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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.59, 3,109.96 and 1,258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.59, 3,109.96 and 1,258.81 is: 1,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.59 : 3,109.96 = 1,258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.59/3,109.96 = 1,258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.59x = 3,109.96 × 1,258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.59x = 3,914,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,842.55/2,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.16

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