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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.36, 3,117.22 and 1,550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.36, 3,117.22 and 1,550.96 is: 2,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.36 : 3,117.22 = 1,550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.36/3,117.22 = 1,550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.36x = 3,117.22 × 1,550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.36x = 4,834,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,672.81/2,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.89

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