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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.81, 3,111.58 and 1,963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.81, 3,111.58 and 1,963.56 is: 2,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.81 : 3,111.58 = 1,963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.81/3,111.58 = 1,963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.81x = 3,111.58 × 1,963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.81x = 6,109,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,774.02/2,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.86

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