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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.65, 3,396.24 and 2,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.65, 3,396.24 and 2,180.16 is: 3,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.65 : 3,396.24 = 2,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.65/3,396.24 = 2,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.65x = 3,396.24 × 2,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.65x = 7,404,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,346.60/2,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.65

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