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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.68, 3,084.97 and 945.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.68, 3,084.97 and 945.35 is: 1,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.68 : 3,084.97 = 945.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.68/3,084.97 = 945.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.68x = 3,084.97 × 945.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.68x = 2,916,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,362.15/2,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.62

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