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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.52, 3,190.91 and 2,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.52, 3,190.91 and 2,258.76 is: 3,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.52 : 3,190.91 = 2,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.52/3,190.91 = 2,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.52x = 3,190.91 × 2,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.52x = 7,207,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,499.87/2,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.27

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