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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.02, 3,117.30 and 1,264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.02, 3,117.30 and 1,264.29 is: 1,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.02 : 3,117.30 = 1,264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.02/3,117.30 = 1,264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.02x = 3,117.30 × 1,264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.02x = 3,941,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,171.22/2,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.64

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