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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268, 3,120.12 and 2,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268, 3,120.12 and 2,170.80 is: 2,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268 : 3,120.12 = 2,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268/3,120.12 = 2,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268x = 3,120.12 × 2,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268x = 6,773,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,156.50/2,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.40

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