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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.32, 3,386.96 and 871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.32, 3,386.96 and 871.84 is: 1,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.32 : 3,386.96 = 871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.32/3,386.96 = 871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.32x = 3,386.96 × 871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.32x = 2,952,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,887.21/2,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.56

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