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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.19, 3,388.50 and 1,025.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.19, 3,388.50 and 1,025.51 is: 1,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.19 : 3,388.50 = 1,025.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.19/3,388.50 = 1,025.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.19x = 3,388.50 × 1,025.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.19x = 3,474,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,940.64/2,258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.82

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