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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.99, 2,821.66 and 1,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.99, 2,821.66 and 1,258.88 is: 1,737.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.99 : 2,821.66 = 1,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.99/2,821.66 = 1,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.99x = 2,821.66 × 1,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.99x = 3,552,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,135.25/2,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.00

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