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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.12, 3,087.45 and 1,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.12, 3,087.45 and 1,084.28 is: 1,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.12 : 3,087.45 = 1,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.12/3,087.45 = 1,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.12x = 3,087.45 × 1,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.12x = 3,347,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,644.85/2,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.55

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