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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.06, 3,050.40 and 1,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.06, 3,050.40 and 1,058.90 is: 1,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.06 : 3,050.40 = 1,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.06/3,050.40 = 1,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.06x = 3,050.40 × 1,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.06x = 3,230,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,068.56/2,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.77

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