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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.21, 3,088.33 and 962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.21, 3,088.33 and 962.65 is: 1,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.21 : 3,088.33 = 962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.21/3,088.33 = 962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.21x = 3,088.33 × 962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.21x = 2,972,982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,982.33/2,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.45

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