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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.86, 3,120.39 and 1,377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.86, 3,120.39 and 1,377.42 is: 1,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.86 : 3,120.39 = 1,377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.86/3,120.39 = 1,377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.86x = 3,120.39 × 1,377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.86x = 4,298,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,087.59/2,260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.09

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