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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.53, 3,117.98 and 1,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.53, 3,117.98 and 1,315.32 is: 1,815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.53 : 3,117.98 = 1,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.53/3,117.98 = 1,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.53x = 3,117.98 × 1,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.53x = 4,101,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,134.88/2,259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.04

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