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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.51, 4,341.66 and 2,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.51, 4,341.66 and 2,260.60 is: 3,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.51 : 4,341.66 = 2,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.51/4,341.66 = 2,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.51x = 4,341.66 × 2,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.51x = 9,814,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,756.60/3,144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.24

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