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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.00, 3,384.41 and 870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.00, 3,384.41 and 870.65 is: 1,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.00 : 3,384.41 = 870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.00/3,384.41 = 870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.00x = 3,384.41 × 870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.00x = 2,946,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,615.29/2,258.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.97

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