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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.02, 3,119.99 and 1,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.02, 3,119.99 and 1,266.22 is: 1,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.02 : 3,119.99 = 1,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.02/3,119.99 = 1,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.02x = 3,119.99 × 1,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.02x = 3,950,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,593.74/2,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.26

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