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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.02, 3,092.80 and 1,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.02, 3,092.80 and 1,225.20 is: 1,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.02 : 3,092.80 = 1,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.02/3,092.80 = 1,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.02x = 3,092.80 × 1,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.02x = 3,789,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,298.56/2,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.24

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