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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.41, 3,117.96 and 1,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.41, 3,117.96 and 1,264.69 is: 1,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.41 : 3,117.96 = 1,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.41/3,117.96 = 1,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.41x = 3,117.96 × 1,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.41x = 3,943,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,256.73/2,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.26

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