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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.22, 3,110.98 and 1,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.22, 3,110.98 and 1,259.66 is: 1,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.22 : 3,110.98 = 1,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.22/3,110.98 = 1,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.22x = 3,110.98 × 1,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.22x = 3,918,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,777.07/2,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.42

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