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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.40, 3,416.36 and 2,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.40, 3,416.36 and 2,079.20 is: 3,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.40 : 3,416.36 = 2,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.40/3,416.36 = 2,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.40x = 3,416.36 × 2,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.40x = 7,103,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,295.71/2,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.18

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