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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.08, 3,114.78 and 1,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.08, 3,114.78 and 1,374.50 is: 1,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.08 : 3,114.78 = 1,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.08/3,114.78 = 1,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.08x = 3,114.78 × 1,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.08x = 4,281,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,265.11/2,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.98

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