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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.29, 3,110.92 and 1,259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.29, 3,110.92 and 1,259.57 is: 1,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.29 : 3,110.92 = 1,259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.29/3,110.92 = 1,259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.29x = 3,110.92 × 1,259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.29x = 3,918,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,421.50/2,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.21

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