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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.16, 3,365.08 and 2,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.16, 3,365.08 and 2,183.84 is: 3,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.16 : 3,365.08 = 2,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.16/3,365.08 = 2,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.16x = 3,365.08 × 2,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.16x = 7,348,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,783.22/2,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.32

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