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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.60, 3,109.98 and 1,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.60, 3,109.98 and 1,258.92 is: 1,737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.60 : 3,109.98 = 1,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.60/3,109.98 = 1,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.60x = 3,109.98 × 1,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.60x = 3,915,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,199.64/2,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.31

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