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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.12, 3,837.26 and 709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.12, 3,837.26 and 709.25 is: 1,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.12 : 3,837.26 = 709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.12/3,837.26 = 709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.12x = 3,837.26 × 709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.12x = 2,721,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,576.66/2,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.90

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