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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.74, 3,119.72 and 1,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.74, 3,119.72 and 1,266.06 is: 1,747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.74 : 3,119.72 = 1,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.74/3,119.72 = 1,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.74x = 3,119.72 × 1,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.74x = 3,949,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,752.70/2,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.11

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