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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.80, 6,406.20 and 2,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.80, 6,406.20 and 2,326.80 is: 3,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.80 : 6,406.20 = 2,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.80/6,406.20 = 2,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.80x = 6,406.20 × 2,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.80x = 14,905,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905,946.16/4,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.20

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