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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.36, 3,110.10 and 2,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.36, 3,110.10 and 2,251.08 is: 3,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.36 : 3,110.10 = 2,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.36/3,110.10 = 2,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.36x = 3,110.10 × 2,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.36x = 7,001,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,083.91/2,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.07

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