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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.96, 3,122.64 and 2,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.96, 3,122.64 and 2,230.24 is: 3,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.96 : 3,122.64 = 2,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.96/3,122.64 = 2,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.96x = 3,122.64 × 2,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.96x = 6,964,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,236.63/2,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.21

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