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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.99, 3,114.54 and 1,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.99, 3,114.54 and 1,262.22 is: 1,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.99 : 3,114.54 = 1,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.99/3,114.54 = 1,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.99x = 3,114.54 × 1,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.99x = 3,931,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,234.68/2,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.80

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