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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.09, 3,086.75 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.09, 3,086.75 and 557.13 is: 835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.09 : 3,086.75 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.09/3,086.75 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.09x = 3,086.75 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.09x = 1,719,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,734.00/2,058.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.60

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