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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.26, 3,388.11 and 2,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.26, 3,388.11 and 2,084.50 is: 3,127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.26 : 3,388.11 = 2,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.26/3,388.11 = 2,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.26x = 3,388.11 × 2,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.26x = 7,062,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,515.30/2,258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.41

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