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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.11, 3,117.74 and 1,264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.11, 3,117.74 and 1,264.43 is: 1,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.11 : 3,117.74 = 1,264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.11/3,117.74 = 1,264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.11x = 3,117.74 × 1,264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.11x = 3,942,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,163.99/2,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.01

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