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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.42, 3,453.66 and 2,258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.42, 3,453.66 and 2,258.31 is: 3,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.42 : 3,453.66 = 2,258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.42/3,453.66 = 2,258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.42x = 3,453.66 × 2,258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.42x = 7,799,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,434.91/2,504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.27

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