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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.64, 3,116.88 and 1,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.64, 3,116.88 and 1,471.20 is: 2,030.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.64 : 3,116.88 = 1,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.64/3,116.88 = 1,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.64x = 3,116.88 × 1,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.64x = 4,585,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,553.86/2,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.23

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