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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.88, 3,048.66 and 1,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.88, 3,048.66 and 1,058.68 is: 1,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.88 : 3,048.66 = 1,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.88/3,048.66 = 1,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.88x = 3,048.66 × 1,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.88x = 3,227,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,555.37/2,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.46

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