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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.24, 3,116.52 and 1,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.24, 3,116.52 and 1,374.08 is: 1,896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.24 : 3,116.52 = 1,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.24/3,116.52 = 1,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.24x = 3,116.52 × 1,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.24x = 4,282,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,347.80/2,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.32

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