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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.76, 3,119.49 and 1,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.76, 3,119.49 and 1,266.08 is: 1,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.76 : 3,119.49 = 1,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.76/3,119.49 = 1,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.76x = 3,119.49 × 1,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.76x = 3,949,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,517.57/2,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.99

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