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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.08, 3,113.48 and 1,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.08, 3,113.48 and 1,261.35 is: 1,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.08 : 3,113.48 = 1,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.08/3,113.48 = 1,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.08x = 3,113.48 × 1,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.08x = 3,927,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,191.15/2,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.72

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