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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.85, 3,369.08 and 2,186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.85, 3,369.08 and 2,186.53 is: 3,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.85 : 3,369.08 = 2,186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.85/3,369.08 = 2,186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.85x = 3,369.08 × 2,186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.85x = 7,366,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366,594.49/2,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.33

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