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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.16, 3,834.36 and 1,260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.16, 3,834.36 and 1,260.54 is: 1,889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.16 : 3,834.36 = 1,260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.16/3,834.36 = 1,260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.16x = 3,834.36 × 1,260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.16x = 4,833,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,364.15/2,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.39

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