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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.54, 2,841.71 and 1,313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.54, 2,841.71 and 1,313.49 is: 1,813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.54 : 2,841.71 = 1,313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.54/2,841.71 = 1,313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.54x = 2,841.71 × 1,313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.54x = 3,732,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,557.67/2,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.21

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