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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.06, 3,086.37 and 1,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.06, 3,086.37 and 1,276.86 is: 1,914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.06 : 3,086.37 = 1,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.06/3,086.37 = 1,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.06x = 3,086.37 × 1,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.06x = 3,940,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,862.40/2,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.84

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