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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.98, 3,386.65 and 2,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.98, 3,386.65 and 2,076.73 is: 3,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.98 : 3,386.65 = 2,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.98/3,386.65 = 2,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.98x = 3,386.65 × 2,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.98x = 7,033,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,157.65/2,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.42

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