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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.21, 3,386.61 and 1,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.21, 3,386.61 and 1,333.52 is: 1,999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.21 : 3,386.61 = 1,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.21/3,386.61 = 1,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.21x = 3,386.61 × 1,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.21x = 4,516,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,112.17/2,258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.86

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