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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.38, 3,085.04 and 1,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.38, 3,085.04 and 1,083.86 is: 1,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.38 : 3,085.04 = 1,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.38/3,085.04 = 1,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.38x = 3,085.04 × 1,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.38x = 3,343,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,751.45/2,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.46

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