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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.22, 3,388 and 959.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.22, 3,388 and 959.79 is: 1,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.22 : 3,388 = 959.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.22/3,388 = 959.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.22x = 3,388 × 959.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.22x = 3,251,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,768.52/2,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.97

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