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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.26, 3,167.55 and 2,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.26, 3,167.55 and 2,258.70 is: 3,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.26 : 3,167.55 = 2,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.26/3,167.55 = 2,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.26x = 3,167.55 × 2,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.26x = 7,154,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,545.19/2,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.81

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