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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.81, 3,119.75 and 1,376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.81, 3,119.75 and 1,376.90 is: 1,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.81 : 3,119.75 = 1,376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.81/3,119.75 = 1,376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.81x = 3,119.75 × 1,376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.81x = 4,295,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,561.29/2,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.01

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