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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058, 2,840.76 and 1,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058, 2,840.76 and 1,230 is: 1,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058 : 2,840.76 = 1,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058/2,840.76 = 1,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058x = 2,840.76 × 1,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058x = 3,494,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,134.80/2,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.83

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