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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.81, 3,118.80 and 1,376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.81, 3,118.80 and 1,376.13 is: 1,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.81 : 3,118.80 = 1,376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.81/3,118.80 = 1,376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.81x = 3,118.80 × 1,376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.81x = 4,291,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,874.24/2,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.22

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