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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.07, 3,117.38 and 1,264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.07, 3,117.38 and 1,264.19 is: 1,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.07 : 3,117.38 = 1,264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.07/3,117.38 = 1,264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.07x = 3,117.38 × 1,264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.07x = 3,940,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,938.71/2,259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.50

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