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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.75, 3,108.76 and 1,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.75, 3,108.76 and 1,258.04 is: 1,736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.75 : 3,108.76 = 1,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.75/3,108.76 = 1,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.75x = 3,108.76 × 1,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.75x = 3,910,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,956.13/2,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.08

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