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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.79, 3,110.23 and 1,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.79, 3,110.23 and 1,259.07 is: 1,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.79 : 3,110.23 = 1,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.79/3,110.23 = 1,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.79x = 3,110.23 × 1,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.79x = 3,915,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,997.29/2,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.52

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