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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.09, 2,841.39 and 1,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.09, 2,841.39 and 1,273.20 is: 1,757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.09 : 2,841.39 = 1,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.09/2,841.39 = 1,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.09x = 2,841.39 × 1,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.09x = 3,617,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,657.75/2,058.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.77

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