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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.80, 3,985.80 and 2,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.80, 3,985.80 and 2,228.40 is: 3,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.80 : 3,985.80 = 2,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.80/3,985.80 = 2,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.80x = 3,985.80 × 2,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.80x = 8,881,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881,956.72/2,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.67

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