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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.53, 2,838.97 and 1,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.53, 2,838.97 and 1,430.10 is: 1,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.53 : 2,838.97 = 1,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.53/2,838.97 = 1,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.53x = 2,838.97 × 1,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.53x = 4,060,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,011.00/2,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.29

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