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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.72, 3,111.52 and 1,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.72, 3,111.52 and 1,260.16 is: 1,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.72 : 3,111.52 = 1,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.72/3,111.52 = 1,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.72x = 3,111.52 × 1,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.72x = 3,921,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,013.04/2,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.02

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