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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.40, 3,393.60 and 2,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.40, 3,393.60 and 2,186.80 is: 3,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.40 : 3,393.60 = 2,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.40/3,393.60 = 2,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.40x = 3,393.60 × 2,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.40x = 7,421,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,124.48/2,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.20

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