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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.25, 2,840.36 and 1,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.25, 2,840.36 and 1,114.01 is: 1,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.25 : 2,840.36 = 1,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.25/2,840.36 = 1,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.25x = 2,840.36 × 1,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.25x = 3,164,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,193.76/2,058.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.33

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