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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.00, 3,112.04 and 1,260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.00, 3,112.04 and 1,260.35 is: 1,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.00 : 3,112.04 = 1,260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.00/3,112.04 = 1,260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.00x = 3,112.04 × 1,260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.00x = 3,922,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,258.87/2,255.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.36

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