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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.08, 3,387.96 and 720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.08, 3,387.96 and 720.08 is: 1,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.08 : 3,387.96 = 720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.08/3,387.96 = 720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.08x = 3,387.96 × 720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.08x = 2,439,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,602.24/2,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.43

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