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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.24, 3,109.55 and 1,258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.24, 3,109.55 and 1,258.58 is: 1,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.24 : 3,109.55 = 1,258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.24/3,109.55 = 1,258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.24x = 3,109.55 × 1,258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.24x = 3,913,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,597.94/2,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.88

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