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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.04, 3,119.74 and 1,303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.04, 3,119.74 and 1,303.89 is: 1,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.04 : 3,119.74 = 1,303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.04/3,119.74 = 1,303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.04x = 3,119.74 × 1,303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.04x = 4,067,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,797.79/2,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.08

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