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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.15, 3,120.69 and 1,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.15, 3,120.69 and 1,266.68 is: 1,748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.15 : 3,120.69 = 1,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.15/3,120.69 = 1,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.15x = 3,120.69 × 1,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.15x = 3,952,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,915.61/2,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.19

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