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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.72, 3,112.56 and 1,260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.72, 3,112.56 and 1,260.81 is: 1,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.72 : 3,112.56 = 1,260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.72/3,112.56 = 1,260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.72x = 3,112.56 × 1,260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.72x = 3,924,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,346.77/2,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.74

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