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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.70, 3,118.30 and 1,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.70, 3,118.30 and 1,315.44 is: 1,815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.70 : 3,118.30 = 1,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.70/3,118.30 = 1,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.70x = 3,118.30 × 1,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.70x = 4,101,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,933.26/2,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.26

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