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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.82, 3,119.91 and 1,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.82, 3,119.91 and 1,266.14 is: 1,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.82 : 3,119.91 = 1,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.82/3,119.91 = 1,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.82x = 3,119.91 × 1,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.82x = 3,950,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,242.85/2,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.26

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