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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.32, 3,119.15 and 1,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.32, 3,119.15 and 1,265.43 is: 1,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.32 : 3,119.15 = 1,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.32/3,119.15 = 1,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.32x = 3,119.15 × 1,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.32x = 3,947,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,059.66/2,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.24

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