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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.02, 3,056.46 and 1,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.02, 3,056.46 and 1,258.22 is: 1,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.02 : 3,056.46 = 1,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.02/3,056.46 = 1,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.02x = 3,056.46 × 1,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.02x = 3,845,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,699.10/2,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.90

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