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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.86, 3,119.99 and 1,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.86, 3,119.99 and 1,266.18 is: 1,747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.86 : 3,119.99 = 1,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.86/3,119.99 = 1,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.86x = 3,119.99 × 1,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.86x = 3,950,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,462.61/2,260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.33

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