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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.88, 3,408.86 and 2,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.88, 3,408.86 and 2,068.88 is: 3,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.88 : 3,408.86 = 2,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.88/3,408.86 = 2,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.88x = 3,408.86 × 2,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.88x = 7,052,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,522.28/2,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.37

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