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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.65, 3,386.52 and 1,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.65, 3,386.52 and 1,260.50 is: 1,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.65 : 3,386.52 = 1,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.65/3,386.52 = 1,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.65x = 3,386.52 × 1,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.65x = 4,268,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,691.53/2,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.59

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