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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.92, 3,117.32 and 1,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.92, 3,117.32 and 1,264.20 is: 1,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.92 : 3,117.32 = 1,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.92/3,117.32 = 1,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.92x = 3,117.32 × 1,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.92x = 3,940,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,894.04/2,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.60

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