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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.49, 3,038.97 and 1,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.49, 3,038.97 and 1,258.03 is: 1,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.49 : 3,038.97 = 1,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.49/3,038.97 = 1,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.49x = 3,038.97 × 1,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.49x = 3,823,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,115.43/2,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.82

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