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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.23, 3,110.45 and 1,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.23, 3,110.45 and 1,259.51 is: 1,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.23 : 3,110.45 = 1,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.23/3,110.45 = 1,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.23x = 3,110.45 × 1,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.23x = 3,917,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,642.88/2,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.91

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