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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.01, 3,118.77 and 1,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.01, 3,118.77 and 1,251.62 is: 1,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.01 : 3,118.77 = 1,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.01/3,118.77 = 1,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.01x = 3,118.77 × 1,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.01x = 3,903,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,507.91/2,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.21

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