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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.68, 3,116.58 and 1,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.68, 3,116.58 and 1,327 is: 1,831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.68 : 3,116.58 = 1,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.68/3,116.58 = 1,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.68x = 3,116.58 × 1,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.68x = 4,135,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,701.66/2,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.03

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