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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.16, 3,110.81 and 1,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.16, 3,110.81 and 1,259.55 is: 1,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.16 : 3,110.81 = 1,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.16/3,110.81 = 1,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.16x = 3,110.81 × 1,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.16x = 3,918,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,214.44/2,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.21

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