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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.63, 3,388.57 and 943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.63, 3,388.57 and 943 is: 1,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.63 : 3,388.57 = 943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.63/3,388.57 = 943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.63x = 3,388.57 × 943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.63x = 3,195,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,421.51/2,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.76

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