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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.80, 3,414.80 and 2,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.80, 3,414.80 and 2,050.40 is: 3,069.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.80 : 3,414.80 = 2,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.80/3,414.80 = 2,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.80x = 3,414.80 × 2,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.80x = 7,001,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,705.92/2,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.85

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