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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.34, 3,387.78 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.34, 3,387.78 and 871.38 is: 1,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.34 : 3,387.78 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.34/3,387.78 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.34x = 3,387.78 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.34x = 2,952,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,043.74/2,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.17

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