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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.51, 2,841.28 and 1,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.51, 2,841.28 and 1,174.60 is: 1,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.51 : 2,841.28 = 1,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.51/2,841.28 = 1,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.51x = 2,841.28 × 1,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.51x = 3,337,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,368.10/2,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.25

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