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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.18, 3,114.52 and 1,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.18, 3,114.52 and 1,373.82 is: 1,894.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.18 : 3,114.52 = 1,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.18/3,114.52 = 1,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.18x = 3,114.52 × 1,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.18x = 4,278,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,774.75/2,258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.79

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