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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.44, 2,839.47 and 1,680.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.44, 2,839.47 and 1,680.91 is: 2,318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.44 : 2,839.47 = 1,680.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.44/2,839.47 = 1,680.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.44x = 2,839.47 × 1,680.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.44x = 4,772,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,893.52/2,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.69

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