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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.40, 3,116.34 and 1,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.40, 3,116.34 and 1,263.54 is: 1,743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.40 : 3,116.34 = 1,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.40/3,116.34 = 1,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.40x = 3,116.34 × 1,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.40x = 3,937,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,620.24/2,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.54

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