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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.98, 2,895.36 and 1,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.98, 2,895.36 and 1,258.66 is: 1,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.98 : 2,895.36 = 1,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.98/2,895.36 = 1,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.98x = 2,895.36 × 1,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.98x = 3,644,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,261.86/2,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.04

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