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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.10, 3,380.41 and 1,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.10, 3,380.41 and 1,865.44 is: 2,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.10 : 3,380.41 = 1,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.10/3,380.41 = 1,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.10x = 3,380.41 × 1,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.10x = 6,305,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305,952.03/2,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.36

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