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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.03, 3,115.97 and 1,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.03, 3,115.97 and 1,263.30 is: 1,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.03 : 3,115.97 = 1,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.03/3,115.97 = 1,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.03x = 3,115.97 × 1,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.03x = 3,936,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,391.64/2,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.29

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