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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.43, 3,111.12 and 1,259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.43, 3,111.12 and 1,259.71 is: 1,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.43 : 3,111.12 = 1,259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.43/3,111.12 = 1,259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.43x = 3,111.12 × 1,259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.43x = 3,919,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,108.98/2,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.40

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