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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.28, 3,388.26 and 962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.28, 3,388.26 and 962.48 is: 1,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.28 : 3,388.26 = 962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.28/3,388.26 = 962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.28x = 3,388.26 × 962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.28x = 3,261,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,132.48/2,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.80

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