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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.13, 3,119.81 and 1,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.13, 3,119.81 and 1,376.88 is: 1,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.13 : 3,119.81 = 1,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.13/3,119.81 = 1,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.13x = 3,119.81 × 1,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.13x = 4,295,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,597.11/2,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.76

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