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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.33, 3,113.41 and 1,670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.33, 3,113.41 and 1,670.27 is: 2,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.33 : 3,113.41 = 1,670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.33/3,113.41 = 1,670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.33x = 3,113.41 × 1,670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.33x = 5,200,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,215.58/2,258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.69

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