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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.58, 4,490.28 and 2,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.58, 4,490.28 and 2,358.04 is: 3,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.58 : 4,490.28 = 2,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.58/4,490.28 = 2,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.58x = 4,490.28 × 2,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.58x = 10,588,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,259.85/3,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.34

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