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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.74, 2,973.75 and 1,258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.74, 2,973.75 and 1,258.79 is: 1,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.74 : 2,973.75 = 1,258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.74/2,973.75 = 1,258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.74x = 2,973.75 × 1,258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.74x = 3,743,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,326.76/2,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.25

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