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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.52, 3,088.91 and 1,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.52, 3,088.91 and 1,355.72 is: 2,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.52 : 3,088.91 = 1,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.52/3,088.91 = 1,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.52x = 3,088.91 × 1,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.52x = 4,187,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,697.07/2,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.32

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