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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.48, 3,370.64 and 2,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.48, 3,370.64 and 2,256.32 is: 3,364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.48 : 3,370.64 = 2,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.48/3,370.64 = 2,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.48x = 3,370.64 × 2,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.48x = 7,605,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,242.44/2,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.44

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