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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.02, 3,119.28 and 1,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.02, 3,119.28 and 1,553.78 is: 2,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.02 : 3,119.28 = 1,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.02/3,119.28 = 1,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.02x = 3,119.28 × 1,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.02x = 4,846,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,674.88/2,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.53

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