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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.48, 3,388.14 and 1,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.48, 3,388.14 and 1,258.14 is: 1,886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.48 : 3,388.14 = 1,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.48/3,388.14 = 1,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.48x = 3,388.14 × 1,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.48x = 4,262,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,754.46/2,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.61

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