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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.86, 3,388.32 and 924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.86, 3,388.32 and 924.82 is: 1,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.86 : 3,388.32 = 924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.86/3,388.32 = 924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.86x = 3,388.32 × 924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.86x = 3,133,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,586.10/2,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.24

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