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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.35, 3,384.69 and 2,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.35, 3,384.69 and 2,290.68 is: 3,153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.35 : 3,384.69 = 2,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.35/3,384.69 = 2,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.35x = 3,384.69 × 2,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.35x = 7,753,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,233.10/2,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.84

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