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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.54, 3,273.39 and 1,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.54, 3,273.39 and 1,258.90 is: 1,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.54 : 3,273.39 = 1,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.54/3,273.39 = 1,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.54x = 3,273.39 × 1,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.54x = 4,120,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,870.67/2,185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.52

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