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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.42, 3,114.80 and 1,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.42, 3,114.80 and 1,262.58 is: 1,742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.42 : 3,114.80 = 1,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.42/3,114.80 = 1,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.42x = 3,114.80 × 1,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.42x = 3,932,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,684.18/2,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.11

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