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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.46, 3,388.50 and 1,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.46, 3,388.50 and 1,391.76 is: 2,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.46 : 3,388.50 = 1,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.46/3,388.50 = 1,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.46x = 3,388.50 × 1,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.46x = 4,715,978.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,978.76/2,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.14

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