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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.01, 3,118.62 and 1,315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.01, 3,118.62 and 1,315.62 is: 1,815.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.01 : 3,118.62 = 1,315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.01/3,118.62 = 1,315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.01x = 3,118.62 × 1,315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.01x = 4,102,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,918.84/2,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.44

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