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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.53, 3,108.66 and 1,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.53, 3,108.66 and 1,258 is: 1,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.53 : 3,108.66 = 1,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.53/3,108.66 = 1,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.53x = 3,108.66 × 1,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.53x = 3,910,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,694.28/2,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.13

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