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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.83, 3,111.60 and 1,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.83, 3,111.60 and 1,260.12 is: 1,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.83 : 3,111.60 = 1,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.83/3,111.60 = 1,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.83x = 3,111.60 × 1,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.83x = 3,920,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,976.98/2,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.93

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