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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.27, 3,120.29 and 1,266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.27, 3,120.29 and 1,266.49 is: 1,747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.27 : 3,120.29 = 1,266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.27/3,120.29 = 1,266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.27x = 3,120.29 × 1,266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.27x = 3,951,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,818.40/2,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.61

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