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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.52, 3,118.04 and 1,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.52, 3,118.04 and 1,264.77 is: 1,745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.52 : 3,118.04 = 1,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.52/3,118.04 = 1,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.52x = 3,118.04 × 1,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.52x = 3,943,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,603.45/2,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.33

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