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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.63, 3,114.19 and 1,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.63, 3,114.19 and 1,262.02 is: 1,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.63 : 3,114.19 = 1,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.63/3,114.19 = 1,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.63x = 3,114.19 × 1,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.63x = 3,930,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,163.86/2,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.61

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