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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.08, 2,766.60 and 1,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.08, 2,766.60 and 1,258.40 is: 1,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.08 : 2,766.60 = 1,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.08/2,766.60 = 1,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.08x = 2,766.60 × 1,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.08x = 3,481,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,489.44/2,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.20

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