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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.24, 3,118.97 and 1,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.24, 3,118.97 and 1,265.56 is: 1,746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.24 : 3,118.97 = 1,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.24/3,118.97 = 1,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.24x = 3,118.97 × 1,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.24x = 3,947,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,239.04/2,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.38

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