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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.31, 3,386.25 and 1,025.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.31, 3,386.25 and 1,025.05 is: 1,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.31 : 3,386.25 = 1,025.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.31/3,386.25 = 1,025.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.31x = 3,386.25 × 1,025.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.31x = 3,471,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,067.10/2,258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.02

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