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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.45, 3,362.99 and 2,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.45, 3,362.99 and 2,175.41 is: 3,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.45 : 3,362.99 = 2,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.45/3,362.99 = 2,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.45x = 3,362.99 × 2,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.45x = 7,315,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,315,854.38/2,258.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.33

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