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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.66, 2,822.34 and 1,258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.66, 2,822.34 and 1,258.78 is: 1,737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.66 : 2,822.34 = 1,258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.66/2,822.34 = 1,258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.66x = 2,822.34 × 1,258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.66x = 3,552,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,705.15/2,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.55

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