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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.70, 3,120.95 and 1,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.70, 3,120.95 and 1,377.34 is: 1,900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.70 : 3,120.95 = 1,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.70/3,120.95 = 1,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.70x = 3,120.95 × 1,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.70x = 4,298,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,604.91/2,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.61

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