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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.93, 3,114.85 and 1,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.93, 3,114.85 and 1,262.26 is: 1,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.93 : 3,114.85 = 1,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.93/3,114.85 = 1,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.93x = 3,114.85 × 1,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.93x = 3,931,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,764.24/2,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.09

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