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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.83, 3,109.79 and 1,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.83, 3,109.79 and 1,259.04 is: 1,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.83 : 3,109.79 = 1,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.83/3,109.79 = 1,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.83x = 3,109.79 × 1,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.83x = 3,915,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,364.81/2,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.21

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