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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.29, 3,390.43 and 700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.29, 3,390.43 and 700.26 is: 1,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.29 : 3,390.43 = 700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.29/3,390.43 = 700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.29x = 3,390.43 × 700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.29x = 2,374,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,182.51/2,260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.39

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