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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.42, 3,368.40 and 2,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.42, 3,368.40 and 2,084.46 is: 3,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.42 : 3,368.40 = 2,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.42/3,368.40 = 2,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.42x = 3,368.40 × 2,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.42x = 7,021,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021,295.06/2,259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.57

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