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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.51, 3,115.62 and 1,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.51, 3,115.62 and 1,263.04 is: 1,743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.51 : 3,115.62 = 1,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.51/3,115.62 = 1,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.51x = 3,115.62 × 1,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.51x = 3,935,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,143.32/2,257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.14

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