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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.22, 3,254.44 and 1,613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.22, 3,254.44 and 1,613.74 is: 2,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.22 : 3,254.44 = 1,613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.22/3,254.44 = 1,613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.22x = 3,254.44 × 1,613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.22x = 5,251,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,820.01/2,358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.03

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