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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.80, 3,387.48 and 1,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.80, 3,387.48 and 1,163.02 is: 1,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.80 : 3,387.48 = 1,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.80/3,387.48 = 1,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.80x = 3,387.48 × 1,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.80x = 3,939,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,706.99/2,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.16

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