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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.73, 3,119.82 and 1,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.73, 3,119.82 and 1,266.05 is: 1,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.73 : 3,119.82 = 1,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.73/3,119.82 = 1,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.73x = 3,119.82 × 1,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.73x = 3,949,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,848.11/2,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.16

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