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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.82, 2,955.60 and 1,258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.82, 2,955.60 and 1,258.11 is: 1,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.82 : 2,955.60 = 1,258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.82/2,955.60 = 1,258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.82x = 2,955.60 × 1,258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.82x = 3,718,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,469.92/2,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.13

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