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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.55, 3,116.99 and 1,264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.55, 3,116.99 and 1,264.02 is: 1,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.55 : 3,116.99 = 1,264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.55/3,116.99 = 1,264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.55x = 3,116.99 × 1,264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.55x = 3,939,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,927.33/2,258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.45

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