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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.15, 3,117.36 and 1,264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.15, 3,117.36 and 1,264.35 is: 1,744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.15 : 3,117.36 = 1,264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.15/3,117.36 = 1,264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.15x = 3,117.36 × 1,264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.15x = 3,941,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,427.79/2,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.65

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