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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.44, 3,085.51 and 1,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.44, 3,085.51 and 1,016.16 is: 1,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.44 : 3,085.51 = 1,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.44/3,085.51 = 1,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.44x = 3,085.51 × 1,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.44x = 3,135,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,371.84/2,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.18

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