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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.46, 3,389.78 and 1,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.46, 3,389.78 and 1,530.24 is: 2,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.46 : 3,389.78 = 1,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.46/3,389.78 = 1,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.46x = 3,389.78 × 1,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.46x = 5,187,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,176.95/2,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.74

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