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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.76, 3,020.37 and 1,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.76, 3,020.37 and 1,257.26 is: 1,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.76 : 3,020.37 = 1,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.76/3,020.37 = 1,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.76x = 3,020.37 × 1,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.76x = 3,797,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,390.39/2,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.95

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