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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.09, 3,128.52 and 1,258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.09, 3,128.52 and 1,258.78 is: 1,737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.09 : 3,128.52 = 1,258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.09/3,128.52 = 1,258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.09x = 3,128.52 × 1,258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.09x = 3,938,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,129.64/2,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.09

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