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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.77, 3,115.73 and 1,263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.77, 3,115.73 and 1,263.09 is: 1,743.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.77 : 3,115.73 = 1,263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.77/3,115.73 = 1,263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.77x = 3,115.73 × 1,263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.77x = 3,935,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,450.56/2,257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.07

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