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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.56, 3,119.62 and 1,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.56, 3,119.62 and 1,266.04 is: 1,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.56 : 3,119.62 = 1,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.56/3,119.62 = 1,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.56x = 3,119.62 × 1,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.56x = 3,949,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,551.27/2,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.16

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