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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.07, 3,389.81 and 1,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.07, 3,389.81 and 1,073.82 is: 1,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.07 : 3,389.81 = 1,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.07/3,389.81 = 1,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.07x = 3,389.81 × 1,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.07x = 3,640,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,040.41/2,260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.59

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