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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.73, 3,386.30 and 1,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.73, 3,386.30 and 1,089.09 is: 1,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.73 : 3,386.30 = 1,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.73/3,386.30 = 1,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.73x = 3,386.30 × 1,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.73x = 3,687,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,980.02/2,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.77

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