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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.80, 3,119.76 and 1,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.80, 3,119.76 and 1,329.12 is: 1,834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.80 : 3,119.76 = 1,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.80/3,119.76 = 1,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.80x = 3,119.76 × 1,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.80x = 4,146,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,535.41/2,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.10

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