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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.82, 3,117.08 and 1,263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.82, 3,117.08 and 1,263.93 is: 1,744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.82 : 3,117.08 = 1,263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.82/3,117.08 = 1,263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.82x = 3,117.08 × 1,263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.82x = 3,939,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,764.60/2,258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.17

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