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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.58, 3,110.06 and 1,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.58, 3,110.06 and 1,258.88 is: 1,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.58 : 3,110.06 = 1,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.58/3,110.06 = 1,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.58x = 3,110.06 × 1,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.58x = 3,915,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,192.33/2,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.32

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