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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.27, 3,117.92 and 1,264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.27, 3,117.92 and 1,264.59 is: 1,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.27 : 3,117.92 = 1,264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.27/3,117.92 = 1,264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.27x = 3,117.92 × 1,264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.27x = 3,942,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,890.45/2,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.21

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