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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.14, 3,120.38 and 1,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.14, 3,120.38 and 1,266.35 is: 1,747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.14 : 3,120.38 = 1,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.14/3,120.38 = 1,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.14x = 3,120.38 × 1,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.14x = 3,951,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,480.78/2,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.56

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