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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.07, 3,387.06 and 942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.07, 3,387.06 and 942.53 is: 1,413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.07 : 3,387.06 = 942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.07/3,387.06 = 942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.07x = 3,387.06 × 942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.07x = 3,192,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,397.19/2,258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.77

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