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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.58, 3,058.08 and 1,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.58, 3,058.08 and 1,952.58 is: 2,933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.58 : 3,058.08 = 1,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.58/3,058.08 = 1,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.58x = 3,058.08 × 1,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.58x = 5,971,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,146.88/2,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.39

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