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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.20, 3,086.38 and 962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.20, 3,086.38 and 962.88 is: 1,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.20 : 3,086.38 = 962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.20/3,086.38 = 962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.20x = 3,086.38 × 962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.20x = 2,971,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,813.57/2,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.89

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