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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.25, 3,120.71 and 1,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.25, 3,120.71 and 1,329.93 is: 1,835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.25 : 3,120.71 = 1,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.25/3,120.71 = 1,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.25x = 3,120.71 × 1,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.25x = 4,150,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,319.20/2,261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.41

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