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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.12, 3,390.80 and 1,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.12, 3,390.80 and 1,286.92 is: 1,930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.12 : 3,390.80 = 1,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.12/3,390.80 = 1,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.12x = 3,390.80 × 1,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.12x = 4,363,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,688.34/2,260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.73

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