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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.09, 3,113.45 and 1,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.09, 3,113.45 and 1,261.26 is: 1,740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.09 : 3,113.45 = 1,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.09/3,113.45 = 1,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.09x = 3,113.45 × 1,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.09x = 3,926,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,878.47/2,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.57

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