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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.88, 3,390.08 and 2,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.88, 3,390.08 and 2,001.44 is: 3,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.88 : 3,390.08 = 2,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.88/3,390.08 = 2,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.88x = 3,390.08 × 2,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.88x = 6,785,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,041.72/2,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.72

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