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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.45, 3,118.12 and 1,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.45, 3,118.12 and 1,630.27 is: 2,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.45 : 3,118.12 = 1,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.45/3,118.12 = 1,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.45x = 3,118.12 × 1,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.45x = 5,083,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,377.49/2,260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.83

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