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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259, 3,117.22 and 1,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259, 3,117.22 and 1,263.96 is: 1,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259 : 3,117.22 = 1,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259/3,117.22 = 1,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259x = 3,117.22 × 1,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259x = 3,940,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,041.39/2,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.15

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