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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.03, 3,118.87 and 1,289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.03, 3,118.87 and 1,289.93 is: 1,780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.03 : 3,118.87 = 1,289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.03/3,118.87 = 1,289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.03x = 3,118.87 × 1,289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.03x = 4,023,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,123.98/2,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.12

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