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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.43, 3,116.49 and 1,263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.43, 3,116.49 and 1,263.75 is: 1,743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.43 : 3,116.49 = 1,263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.43/3,116.49 = 1,263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.43x = 3,116.49 × 1,263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.43x = 3,938,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,464.24/2,258.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.89

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