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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.02, 3,118.20 and 1,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.02, 3,118.20 and 1,552.08 is: 2,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.02 : 3,118.20 = 1,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.02/3,118.20 = 1,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.02x = 3,118.20 × 1,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.02x = 4,839,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,695.86/2,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.44

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