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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.58, 2,955.53 and 1,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.58, 2,955.53 and 1,258.22 is: 1,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.58 : 2,955.53 = 1,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.58/2,955.53 = 1,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.58x = 2,955.53 × 1,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.58x = 3,718,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,706.96/2,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.62

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