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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.15, 3,389.49 and 1,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.15, 3,389.49 and 1,272.81 is: 1,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.15 : 3,389.49 = 1,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.15/3,389.49 = 1,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.15x = 3,389.49 × 1,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.15x = 4,314,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,176.77/2,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.96

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