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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.38, 3,386.81 and 757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.38, 3,386.81 and 757.10 is: 1,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.38 : 3,386.81 = 757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.38/3,386.81 = 757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.38x = 3,386.81 × 757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.38x = 2,564,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,145.16/2,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.39

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