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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.36, 3,387.30 and 1,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.36, 3,387.30 and 1,284.40 is: 1,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.36 : 3,387.30 = 1,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.36/3,387.30 = 1,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.36x = 3,387.30 × 1,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.36x = 4,350,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,648.12/2,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.76

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