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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.72, 3,119.77 and 1,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.72, 3,119.77 and 1,266.01 is: 1,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.72 : 3,119.77 = 1,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.72/3,119.77 = 1,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.72x = 3,119.77 × 1,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.72x = 3,949,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,649.05/2,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.08

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