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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.52, 3,383.58 and 1,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.52, 3,383.58 and 1,217.04 is: 1,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.52 : 3,383.58 = 1,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.52/3,383.58 = 1,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.52x = 3,383.58 × 1,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.52x = 4,117,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,952.20/2,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.30

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