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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558, 3,837.90 and 1,260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558, 3,837.90 and 1,260.38 is: 1,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558 : 3,837.90 = 1,260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558/3,837.90 = 1,260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558x = 3,837.90 × 1,260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558x = 4,837,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,212.40/2,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.01

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