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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.39, 3,377.85 and 2,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.39, 3,377.85 and 2,009.99 is: 3,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.39 : 3,377.85 = 2,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.39/3,377.85 = 2,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.39x = 3,377.85 × 2,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.39x = 6,789,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,444.72/2,258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.32

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