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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.25, 3,387.42 and 872.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.25, 3,387.42 and 872.25 is: 1,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.25 : 3,387.42 = 872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.25/3,387.42 = 872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.25x = 3,387.42 × 872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.25x = 2,954,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,677.10/2,258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.39

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