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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.63, 3,108.51 and 1,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.63, 3,108.51 and 1,258.02 is: 1,736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.63 : 3,108.51 = 1,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.63/3,108.51 = 1,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.63x = 3,108.51 × 1,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.63x = 3,910,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,567.75/2,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.00

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