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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.68, 3,116.99 and 1,315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.68, 3,116.99 and 1,315.03 is: 1,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.68 : 3,116.99 = 1,315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.68/3,116.99 = 1,315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.68x = 3,116.99 × 1,315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.68x = 4,098,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,928.78/2,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.75

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