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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.80, 3,373.20 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.80, 3,373.20 and 2,246.40 is: 3,351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.80 : 3,373.20 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.80/3,373.20 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.80x = 3,373.20 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.80x = 7,577,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,556.48/2,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.71

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