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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.23, 3,109.46 and 1,258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.23, 3,109.46 and 1,258.54 is: 1,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.23 : 3,109.46 = 1,258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.23/3,109.46 = 1,258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.23x = 3,109.46 × 1,258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.23x = 3,913,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,382.10/2,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.79

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