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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.60, 4,218.30 and 2,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.60, 4,218.30 and 2,263.40 is: 3,397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.60 : 4,218.30 = 2,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.60/4,218.30 = 2,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.60x = 4,218.30 × 2,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.60x = 9,547,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,700.22/2,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.03

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