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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.08, 3,086.44 and 597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.08, 3,086.44 and 597.28 is: 895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.08 : 3,086.44 = 597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.08/3,086.44 = 597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.08x = 3,086.44 × 597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.08x = 1,843,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,468.88/2,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.72

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