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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.52, 3,109.84 and 1,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.52, 3,109.84 and 1,258.80 is: 1,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.52 : 3,109.84 = 1,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.52/3,109.84 = 1,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.52x = 3,109.84 × 1,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.52x = 3,914,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,666.59/2,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.13

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