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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.73, 3,111.55 and 1,260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.73, 3,111.55 and 1,260.05 is: 1,738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.73 : 3,111.55 = 1,260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.73/3,111.55 = 1,260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.73x = 3,111.55 × 1,260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.73x = 3,920,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,711.63/2,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.88

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