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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.57, 3,088.53 and 826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.57, 3,088.53 and 826.29 is: 1,239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.57 : 3,088.53 = 826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.57/3,088.53 = 826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.57x = 3,088.53 × 826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.57x = 2,552,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,021.45/2,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.71

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