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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.62, 3,388.16 and 1,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.62, 3,388.16 and 1,089.94 is: 1,635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.62 : 3,388.16 = 1,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.62/3,388.16 = 1,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.62x = 3,388.16 × 1,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.62x = 3,692,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,891.11/2,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.02

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