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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.86, 3,390.36 and 1,164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.86, 3,390.36 and 1,164.01 is: 1,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.86 : 3,390.36 = 1,164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.86/3,390.36 = 1,164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.86x = 3,390.36 × 1,164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.86x = 3,946,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,412.94/2,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.08

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