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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.02, 3,110.56 and 1,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.02, 3,110.56 and 1,259.34 is: 1,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.02 : 3,110.56 = 1,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.02/3,110.56 = 1,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.02x = 3,110.56 × 1,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.02x = 3,917,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,249.48/2,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.89

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