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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.40, 3,401.70 and 2,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.40, 3,401.70 and 2,213.80 is: 3,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.40 : 3,401.70 = 2,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.40/3,401.70 = 2,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.40x = 3,401.70 × 2,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.40x = 7,530,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,683.46/2,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.63

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