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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.48, 3,387.44 and 1,025.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.48, 3,387.44 and 1,025.84 is: 1,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.48 : 3,387.44 = 1,025.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.48/3,387.44 = 1,025.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.48x = 3,387.44 × 1,025.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.48x = 3,474,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,971.45/2,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.63

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