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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.58, 3,118.26 and 1,375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.58, 3,118.26 and 1,375.42 is: 1,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.58 : 3,118.26 = 1,375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.58/3,118.26 = 1,375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.58x = 3,118.26 × 1,375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.58x = 4,288,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,917.17/2,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.10

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