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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.63, 3,120.64 and 1,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.63, 3,120.64 and 1,266.93 is: 1,748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.63 : 3,120.64 = 1,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.63/3,120.64 = 1,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.63x = 3,120.64 × 1,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.63x = 3,953,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,629.27/2,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.13

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