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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.57, 3,118.35 and 1,264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.57, 3,118.35 and 1,264.91 is: 1,745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.57 : 3,118.35 = 1,264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.57/3,118.35 = 1,264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.57x = 3,118.35 × 1,264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.57x = 3,944,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,425.77/2,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.65

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