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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.02, 3,118.68 and 1,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.02, 3,118.68 and 1,265.29 is: 1,746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.02 : 3,118.68 = 1,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.02/3,118.68 = 1,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.02x = 3,118.68 × 1,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.02x = 3,946,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,034.62/2,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.02

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