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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.83, 3,118.76 and 1,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.83, 3,118.76 and 1,265.10 is: 1,745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.83 : 3,118.76 = 1,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.83/3,118.76 = 1,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.83x = 3,118.76 × 1,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.83x = 3,945,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,527.68/2,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.94

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