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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.91, 3,388.29 and 1,089.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.91, 3,388.29 and 1,089.00 is: 1,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.91 : 3,388.29 = 1,089.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.91/3,388.29 = 1,089.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.91x = 3,388.29 × 1,089.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.91x = 3,689,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,830.87/2,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.46

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