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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.87, 3,110.34 and 1,259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.87, 3,110.34 and 1,259.13 is: 1,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.87 : 3,110.34 = 1,259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.87/3,110.34 = 1,259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.87x = 3,110.34 × 1,259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.87x = 3,916,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,322.40/2,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.60

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