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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.81, 3,110.04 and 1,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.81, 3,110.04 and 1,259.04 is: 1,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.81 : 3,110.04 = 1,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.81/3,110.04 = 1,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.81x = 3,110.04 × 1,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.81x = 3,915,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,664.76/2,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.35

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