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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.80, 3,466.80 and 2,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.80, 3,466.80 and 2,260.80 is: 3,385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.80 : 3,466.80 = 2,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.80/3,466.80 = 2,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.80x = 3,466.80 × 2,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.80x = 7,837,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,741.44/2,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.93

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