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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.77, 3,111.71 and 1,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.77, 3,111.71 and 1,260.02 is: 1,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.77 : 3,111.71 = 1,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.77/3,111.71 = 1,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.77x = 3,111.71 × 1,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.77x = 3,920,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,794.98/2,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.89

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