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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.38, 3,022.79 and 1,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.38, 3,022.79 and 1,258.88 is: 1,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.38 : 3,022.79 = 1,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.38/3,022.79 = 1,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.38x = 3,022.79 × 1,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.38x = 3,805,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,308.47/2,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.29

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