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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.99, 3,111.87 and 1,260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.99, 3,111.87 and 1,260.25 is: 1,739.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.99 : 3,111.87 = 1,260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.99/3,111.87 = 1,260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.99x = 3,111.87 × 1,260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.99x = 3,921,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,734.17/2,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.14

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