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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.58, 3,384.11 and 2,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.58, 3,384.11 and 2,197.30 is: 3,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.58 : 3,384.11 = 2,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.58/3,384.11 = 2,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.58x = 3,384.11 × 2,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.58x = 7,435,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,904.90/2,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.83

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