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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.10, 3,118.98 and 1,363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.10, 3,118.98 and 1,363.83 is: 1,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.10 : 3,118.98 = 1,363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.10/3,118.98 = 1,363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.10x = 3,118.98 × 1,363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.10x = 4,253,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,758.49/2,260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.11

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