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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.22, 3,386.52 and 959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.22, 3,386.52 and 959.25 is: 1,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.22 : 3,386.52 = 959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.22/3,386.52 = 959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.22x = 3,386.52 × 959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.22x = 3,248,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,519.31/2,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.53

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