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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.23, 3,116.34 and 1,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.23, 3,116.34 and 1,373.41 is: 1,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.23 : 3,116.34 = 1,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.23/3,116.34 = 1,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.23x = 3,116.34 × 1,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.23x = 4,280,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,012.52/2,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.30

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