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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.68, 3,120.96 and 1,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.68, 3,120.96 and 1,377.52 is: 1,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.68 : 3,120.96 = 1,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.68/3,120.96 = 1,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.68x = 3,120.96 × 1,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.68x = 4,299,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,184.82/2,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.88

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