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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.62, 2,840.88 and 1,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.62, 2,840.88 and 1,174.70 is: 1,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.62 : 2,840.88 = 1,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.62/2,840.88 = 1,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.62x = 2,840.88 × 1,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.62x = 3,337,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,167.53/2,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.07

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