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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.90, 3,117.01 and 1,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.90, 3,117.01 and 1,264.10 is: 1,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.90 : 3,117.01 = 1,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.90/3,117.01 = 1,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.90x = 3,117.01 × 1,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.90x = 3,940,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,212.34/2,258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.31

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