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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.89, 3,120.30 and 1,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.89, 3,120.30 and 1,265.98 is: 1,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.89 : 3,120.30 = 1,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.89/3,120.30 = 1,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.89x = 3,120.30 × 1,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.89x = 3,950,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,224.85/2,260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.20

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