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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.03, 3,111.81 and 1,260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.03, 3,111.81 and 1,260.11 is: 1,738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.03 : 3,111.81 = 1,260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.03/3,111.81 = 1,260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.03x = 3,111.81 × 1,260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.03x = 3,921,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,207.34/2,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.88

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