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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.48, 3,086.10 and 1,018.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.48, 3,086.10 and 1,018.85 is: 1,527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.48 : 3,086.10 = 1,018.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.48/3,086.10 = 1,018.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.48x = 3,086.10 × 1,018.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.48x = 3,144,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,257.55/2,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.47

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