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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.80, 3,415.20 and 2,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.80, 3,415.20 and 2,260.60 is: 3,390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.80 : 3,415.20 = 2,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.80/3,415.20 = 2,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.80x = 3,415.20 × 2,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.80x = 7,720,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,401.12/2,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.90

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