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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.23, 3,114.54 and 1,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.23, 3,114.54 and 1,753.04 is: 2,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.23 : 3,114.54 = 1,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.23/3,114.54 = 1,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.23x = 3,114.54 × 1,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.23x = 5,459,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,913.20/2,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.64

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