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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.02, 3,387.56 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.02, 3,387.56 and 719.02 is: 1,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.02 : 3,387.56 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.02/3,387.56 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.02x = 3,387.56 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.02x = 2,435,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,723.39/2,258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.70

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