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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.60, 3,125.49 and 1,258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.60, 3,125.49 and 1,258.38 is: 1,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.60 : 3,125.49 = 1,258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.60/3,125.49 = 1,258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.60x = 3,125.49 × 1,258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.60x = 3,933,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,054.11/2,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.53

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