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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.26, 2,845.80 and 1,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.26, 2,845.80 and 1,966.46 is: 2,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.26 : 2,845.80 = 1,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.26/2,845.80 = 1,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.26x = 2,845.80 × 1,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.26x = 5,596,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,151.87/2,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.88

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