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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.30, 3,387.51 and 1,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.30, 3,387.51 and 1,086.98 is: 1,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.30 : 3,387.51 = 1,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.30/3,387.51 = 1,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.30x = 3,387.51 × 1,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.30x = 3,682,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,138.68/2,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.77

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