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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.08, 3,039.30 and 1,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.08, 3,039.30 and 1,258.76 is: 1,736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.08 : 3,039.30 = 1,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.08/3,039.30 = 1,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.08x = 3,039.30 × 1,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.08x = 3,825,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,749.27/2,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.55

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