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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.04, 3,114.32 and 1,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.04, 3,114.32 and 1,373.68 is: 1,894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.04 : 3,114.32 = 1,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.04/3,114.32 = 1,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.04x = 3,114.32 × 1,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.04x = 4,278,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,070.19/2,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.59

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