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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.03, 3,113.24 and 1,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.03, 3,113.24 and 1,261.28 is: 1,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.03 : 3,113.24 = 1,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.03/3,113.24 = 1,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.03x = 3,113.24 × 1,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.03x = 3,926,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,668.82/2,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.52

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