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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.69, 2,841.03 and 1,174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.69, 2,841.03 and 1,174.98 is: 1,621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.69 : 2,841.03 = 1,174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.69/2,841.03 = 1,174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.69x = 2,841.03 × 1,174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.69x = 3,338,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,147.55/2,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.49

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