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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.95, 3,117.45 and 1,314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.95, 3,117.45 and 1,314.73 is: 1,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.95 : 3,117.45 = 1,314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.95/3,117.45 = 1,314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.95x = 3,117.45 × 1,314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.95x = 4,098,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,605.04/2,258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.39

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