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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.76, 3,111.56 and 1,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.76, 3,111.56 and 1,260.04 is: 1,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.76 : 3,111.56 = 1,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.76/3,111.56 = 1,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.76x = 3,111.56 × 1,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.76x = 3,920,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,674.50/2,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.84

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