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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.40, 3,386.40 and 2,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.40, 3,386.40 and 2,190.40 is: 3,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.40 : 3,386.40 = 2,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.40/3,386.40 = 2,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.40x = 3,386.40 × 2,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.40x = 7,417,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,570.56/2,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.63

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