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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.80, 3,611.70 and 2,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.80, 3,611.70 and 2,220.60 is: 3,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.80 : 3,611.70 = 2,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.80/3,611.70 = 2,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.80x = 3,611.70 × 2,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.80x = 8,020,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,141.02/2,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.90

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