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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.62, 3,088.20 and 1,084.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.62, 3,088.20 and 1,084.78 is: 1,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.62 : 3,088.20 = 1,084.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.62/3,088.20 = 1,084.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.62x = 3,088.20 × 1,084.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.62x = 3,350,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,002.16/2,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.30

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