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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.49, 3,109.94 and 1,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.49, 3,109.94 and 1,259.02 is: 1,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.49 : 3,109.94 = 1,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.49/3,109.94 = 1,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.49x = 3,109.94 × 1,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.49x = 3,915,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,476.66/2,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.52

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