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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.60, 9,960.90 and 2,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.60, 9,960.90 and 2,258.20 is: 3,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.60 : 9,960.90 = 2,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.60/9,960.90 = 2,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.60x = 9,960.90 × 2,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.60x = 22,493,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,704.38/6,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.30

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