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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.41, 3,119.36 and 1,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.41, 3,119.36 and 1,376.04 is: 1,898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.41 : 3,119.36 = 1,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.41/3,119.36 = 1,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.41x = 3,119.36 × 1,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.41x = 4,292,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,359.15/2,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.93

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