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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.61, 3,838.86 and 1,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.61, 3,838.86 and 1,325.22 is: 1,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.61 : 3,838.86 = 1,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.61/3,838.86 = 1,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.61x = 3,838.86 × 1,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.61x = 5,087,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,334.05/2,558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.32

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