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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.59, 3,118.19 and 1,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.59, 3,118.19 and 1,374.75 is: 1,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.59 : 3,118.19 = 1,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.59/3,118.19 = 1,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.59x = 3,118.19 × 1,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.59x = 4,286,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,724.83/2,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.13

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