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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.40, 3,390.60 and 1,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.40, 3,390.60 and 1,876.40 is: 2,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.40 : 3,390.60 = 1,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.40/3,390.60 = 1,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.40x = 3,390.60 × 1,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.40x = 6,362,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,121.84/2,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.60

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