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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.80, 4,012.80 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.80, 4,012.80 and 2,246.40 is: 3,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.80 : 4,012.80 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.80/4,012.80 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.80x = 4,012.80 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.80x = 9,014,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014,353.92/2,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.68

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