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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.54, 3,397.18 and 1,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.54, 3,397.18 and 1,336.53 is: 2,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.54 : 3,397.18 = 1,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.54/3,397.18 = 1,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.54x = 3,397.18 × 1,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.54x = 4,540,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,432.99/2,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.56

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