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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.55, 3,120.06 and 1,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.55, 3,120.06 and 1,317.18 is: 1,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.55 : 3,120.06 = 1,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.55/3,120.06 = 1,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.55x = 3,120.06 × 1,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.55x = 4,109,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,680.63/2,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.20

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