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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.37, 3,110.91 and 1,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.37, 3,110.91 and 1,259.60 is: 1,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.37 : 3,110.91 = 1,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.37/3,110.91 = 1,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.37x = 3,110.91 × 1,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.37x = 3,918,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,502.24/2,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.18

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