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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.01, 3,396.71 and 1,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.01, 3,396.71 and 1,872.50 is: 2,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.01 : 3,396.71 = 1,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.01/3,396.71 = 1,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.01x = 3,396.71 × 1,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.01x = 6,360,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,330.11/2,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.29

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