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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.78, 3,275.67 and 1,258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.78, 3,275.67 and 1,258.75 is: 1,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.78 : 3,275.67 = 1,258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.78/3,275.67 = 1,258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.78x = 3,275.67 × 1,258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.78x = 4,123,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,238.28/2,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.12

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