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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.52, 3,386.04 and 1,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.52, 3,386.04 and 1,087.92 is: 1,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.52 : 3,386.04 = 1,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.52/3,386.04 = 1,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.52x = 3,386.04 × 1,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.52x = 3,683,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,740.64/2,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.04

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