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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.73, 3,113.35 and 1,260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.73, 3,113.35 and 1,260.95 is: 1,740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.73 : 3,113.35 = 1,260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.73/3,113.35 = 1,260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.73x = 3,113.35 × 1,260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.73x = 3,925,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,778.68/2,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.36

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