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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.74, 3,390.73 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.74, 3,390.73 and 679.44 is: 1,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.74 : 3,390.73 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.74/3,390.73 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.74x = 3,390.73 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.74x = 2,303,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,785.72/2,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.04

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