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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.53, 3,121.34 and 1,505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.53, 3,121.34 and 1,505.04 is: 2,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.53 : 3,121.34 = 1,505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.53/3,121.34 = 1,505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.53x = 3,121.34 × 1,505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.53x = 4,697,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,734.03/2,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.16

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