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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.70, 3,112.92 and 1,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.70, 3,112.92 and 1,261.02 is: 1,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.70 : 3,112.92 = 1,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.70/3,112.92 = 1,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.70x = 3,112.92 × 1,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.70x = 3,925,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,454.38/2,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.24

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