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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.40, 3,420.60 and 2,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.40, 3,420.60 and 2,280.40 is: 3,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.40 : 3,420.60 = 2,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.40/3,420.60 = 2,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.40x = 3,420.60 × 2,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.40x = 7,800,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800,336.24/2,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.60

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