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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.89, 3,392.79 and 2,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.89, 3,392.79 and 2,161.69 is: 3,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.89 : 3,392.79 = 2,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.89/3,392.79 = 2,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.89x = 3,392.79 × 2,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.89x = 7,334,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,334,160.22/2,258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.80

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