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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.68, 3,085.88 and 1,016.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.68, 3,085.88 and 1,016.66 is: 1,523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.68 : 3,085.88 = 1,016.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.68/3,085.88 = 1,016.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.68x = 3,085.88 × 1,016.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.68x = 3,137,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,270.25/2,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.93

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