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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.86, 3,110.27 and 1,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.86, 3,110.27 and 1,259.25 is: 1,737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.86 : 3,110.27 = 1,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.86/3,110.27 = 1,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.86x = 3,110.27 × 1,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.86x = 3,916,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,589.54/2,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.73

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