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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.81, 3,111.24 and 1,260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.81, 3,111.24 and 1,260.10 is: 1,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.81 : 3,111.24 = 1,260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.81/3,111.24 = 1,260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.81x = 3,111.24 × 1,260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.81x = 3,920,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,473.52/2,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.72

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