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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.48, 3,382.61 and 2,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.48, 3,382.61 and 2,080.60 is: 3,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.48 : 3,382.61 = 2,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.48/3,382.61 = 2,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.48x = 3,382.61 × 2,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.48x = 7,037,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,858.37/2,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.19

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