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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.29, 3,086.90 and 577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.29, 3,086.90 and 577.43 is: 866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.29 : 3,086.90 = 577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.29/3,086.90 = 577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.29x = 3,086.90 × 577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.29x = 1,782,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,473.50/2,058.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.00

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