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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.84, 3,118.50 and 1,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.84, 3,118.50 and 1,265.03 is: 1,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.84 : 3,118.50 = 1,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.84/3,118.50 = 1,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.84x = 3,118.50 × 1,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.84x = 3,944,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,996.06/2,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.70

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