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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.91, 3,111.57 and 1,260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.91, 3,111.57 and 1,260.05 is: 1,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.91 : 3,111.57 = 1,260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.91/3,111.57 = 1,260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.91x = 3,111.57 × 1,260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.91x = 3,920,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,733.78/2,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.75

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