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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.32, 3,118.72 and 1,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.32, 3,118.72 and 1,375.84 is: 1,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.32 : 3,118.72 = 1,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.32/3,118.72 = 1,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.32x = 3,118.72 × 1,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.32x = 4,290,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,859.72/2,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.34

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