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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.52, 3,117.92 and 1,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.52, 3,117.92 and 1,264.72 is: 1,745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.52 : 3,117.92 = 1,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.52/3,117.92 = 1,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.52x = 3,117.92 × 1,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.52x = 3,943,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,295.78/2,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.19

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