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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.51, 3,118.50 and 1,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.51, 3,118.50 and 1,374.77 is: 1,896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.51 : 3,118.50 = 1,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.51/3,118.50 = 1,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.51x = 3,118.50 × 1,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.51x = 4,287,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,228.04/2,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.58

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