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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.92, 3,120.72 and 1,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.92, 3,120.72 and 1,330.24 is: 1,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.92 : 3,120.72 = 1,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.92/3,120.72 = 1,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.92x = 3,120.72 × 1,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.92x = 4,151,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,306.57/2,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.30

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