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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.64, 3,112.86 and 1,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.64, 3,112.86 and 1,260.96 is: 1,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.64 : 3,112.86 = 1,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.64/3,112.86 = 1,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.64x = 3,112.86 × 1,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.64x = 3,925,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,191.87/2,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.17

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