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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261, 3,119.98 and 1,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261, 3,119.98 and 1,266.36 is: 1,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261 : 3,119.98 = 1,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261/3,119.98 = 1,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261x = 3,119.98 × 1,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261x = 3,951,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,017.87/2,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.46

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