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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.68, 3,482.10 and 2,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.68, 3,482.10 and 2,258.04 is: 3,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.68 : 3,482.10 = 2,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.68/3,482.10 = 2,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.68x = 3,482.10 × 2,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.68x = 7,862,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,721.08/2,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.11

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