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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.40, 3,115.44 and 1,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.40, 3,115.44 and 1,912.80 is: 2,638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.40 : 3,115.44 = 1,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.40/3,115.44 = 1,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.40x = 3,115.44 × 1,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.40x = 5,959,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,213.63/2,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.69

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