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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.36, 3,393.72 and 1,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.36, 3,393.72 and 1,219.12 is: 1,832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.36 : 3,393.72 = 1,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.36/3,393.72 = 1,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.36x = 3,393.72 × 1,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.36x = 4,137,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,351.93/2,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.02

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