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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.89, 3,111.66 and 1,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.89, 3,111.66 and 1,260.15 is: 1,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.89 : 3,111.66 = 1,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.89/3,111.66 = 1,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.89x = 3,111.66 × 1,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.89x = 3,921,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,158.35/2,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.96

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