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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.89, 3,124.10 and 2,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.89, 3,124.10 and 2,022.44 is: 2,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.89 : 3,124.10 = 2,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.89/3,124.10 = 2,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.89x = 3,124.10 × 2,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.89x = 6,318,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,294.24/2,258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.08

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