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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.72, 3,118.68 and 1,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.72, 3,118.68 and 1,315.68 is: 1,815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.72 : 3,118.68 = 1,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.72/3,118.68 = 1,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.72x = 3,118.68 × 1,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.72x = 4,103,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,184.90/2,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.79

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