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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.56, 3,021.54 and 1,258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.56, 3,021.54 and 1,258.12 is: 1,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.56 : 3,021.54 = 1,258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.56/3,021.54 = 1,258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.56x = 3,021.54 × 1,258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.56x = 3,801,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,459.90/2,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.18

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