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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.56, 3,350.34 and 1,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.56, 3,350.34 and 1,260.60 is: 1,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.56 : 3,350.34 = 1,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.56/3,350.34 = 1,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.56x = 3,350.34 × 1,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.56x = 4,223,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,438.60/2,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.90

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