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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.01, 3,110.49 and 1,259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.01, 3,110.49 and 1,259.33 is: 1,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.01 : 3,110.49 = 1,259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.01/3,110.49 = 1,259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.01x = 3,110.49 × 1,259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.01x = 3,917,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,117.82/2,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.85

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