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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.06, 3,390.41 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.06, 3,390.41 and 700.20 is: 1,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.06 : 3,390.41 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.06/3,390.41 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.06x = 3,390.41 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.06x = 2,373,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,944.63/2,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.39

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