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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.78, 3,110.20 and 1,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.78, 3,110.20 and 1,259.08 is: 1,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.78 : 3,110.20 = 1,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.78/3,110.20 = 1,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.78x = 3,110.20 × 1,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.78x = 3,915,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,990.62/2,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.52

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