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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.66, 2,840.97 and 1,174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.66, 2,840.97 and 1,174.51 is: 1,620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.66 : 2,840.97 = 1,174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.66/2,840.97 = 1,174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.66x = 2,840.97 × 1,174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.66x = 3,336,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,747.67/2,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.83

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