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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.72, 3,388.92 and 1,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.72, 3,388.92 and 1,234 is: 1,849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.72 : 3,388.92 = 1,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.72/3,388.92 = 1,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.72x = 3,388.92 × 1,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.72x = 4,181,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,927.28/2,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.82

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