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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.31, 3,110.55 and 1,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.31, 3,110.55 and 1,259.60 is: 1,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.31 : 3,110.55 = 1,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.31/3,110.55 = 1,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.31x = 3,110.55 × 1,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.31x = 3,918,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,053.09/2,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.03

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