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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.95, 3,111.93 and 1,260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.95, 3,111.93 and 1,260.23 is: 1,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.95 : 3,111.93 = 1,260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.95/3,111.93 = 1,260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.95x = 3,111.93 × 1,260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.95x = 3,921,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,731.98/2,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.17

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