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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.91, 3,115.95 and 1,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.91, 3,115.95 and 1,263.18 is: 1,743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.91 : 3,115.95 = 1,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.91/3,115.95 = 1,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.91x = 3,115.95 × 1,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.91x = 3,936,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,005.72/2,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.21

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