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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.06, 3,117.98 and 1,315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.06, 3,117.98 and 1,315.71 is: 1,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.06 : 3,117.98 = 1,315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.06/3,117.98 = 1,315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.06x = 3,117.98 × 1,315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.06x = 4,102,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,360.76/2,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.16

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