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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.69, 3,394.41 and 1,334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.69, 3,394.41 and 1,334.37 is: 2,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.69 : 3,394.41 = 1,334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.69/3,394.41 = 1,334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.69x = 3,394.41 × 1,334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.69x = 4,529,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,406.60/2,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.33

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