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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.78, 3,119.71 and 1,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.78, 3,119.71 and 1,265.93 is: 1,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.78 : 3,119.71 = 1,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.78/3,119.71 = 1,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.78x = 3,119.71 × 1,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.78x = 3,949,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,317.03/2,260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.88

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