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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.58, 3,119.45 and 1,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.58, 3,119.45 and 1,265.63 is: 1,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.58 : 3,119.45 = 1,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.58/3,119.45 = 1,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.58x = 3,119.45 × 1,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.58x = 3,948,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,047.58/2,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.48

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