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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.91, 3,119.99 and 1,816.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.91, 3,119.99 and 1,816.11 is: 2,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.91 : 3,119.99 = 1,816.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.91/3,119.99 = 1,816.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.91x = 3,119.99 × 1,816.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.91x = 5,666,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,235.96/2,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.39

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