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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.21, 3,839.37 and 1,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.21, 3,839.37 and 1,325.97 is: 1,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.21 : 3,839.37 = 1,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.21/3,839.37 = 1,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.21x = 3,839.37 × 1,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.21x = 5,090,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,889.44/2,558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.02

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