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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.67, 3,119.79 and 1,316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.67, 3,119.79 and 1,316.31 is: 1,816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.67 : 3,119.79 = 1,316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.67/3,119.79 = 1,316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.67x = 3,119.79 × 1,316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.67x = 4,106,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,610.77/2,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.55

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