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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.67, 4,354.71 and 1,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.67, 4,354.71 and 1,258.74 is: 1,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.67 : 4,354.71 = 1,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.67/4,354.71 = 1,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.67x = 4,354.71 × 1,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.67x = 5,481,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,447.67/2,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.47

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