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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.16, 3,388.80 and 2,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.16, 3,388.80 and 2,298.88 is: 3,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.16 : 3,388.80 = 2,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.16/3,388.80 = 2,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.16x = 3,388.80 × 2,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.16x = 7,790,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,444.54/2,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.64

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