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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.80, 3,940.80 and 2,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.80, 3,940.80 and 2,198.40 is: 3,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.80 : 3,940.80 = 2,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.80/3,940.80 = 2,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.80x = 3,940.80 × 2,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.80x = 8,663,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,454.72/2,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.65

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