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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.80, 3,392.48 and 1,220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.80, 3,392.48 and 1,220.79 is: 1,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.80 : 3,392.48 = 1,220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.80/3,392.48 = 1,220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.80x = 3,392.48 × 1,220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.80x = 4,141,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,505.66/2,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.88

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