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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.05, 3,110.47 and 1,259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.05, 3,110.47 and 1,259.13 is: 1,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.05 : 3,110.47 = 1,259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.05/3,110.47 = 1,259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.05x = 3,110.47 × 1,259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.05x = 3,916,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,486.09/2,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.53

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