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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.14, 4,483.39 and 2,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.14, 4,483.39 and 2,258.34 is: 3,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.14 : 4,483.39 = 2,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.14/4,483.39 = 2,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.14x = 4,483.39 × 2,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.14x = 10,125,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,018.97/2,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.00

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