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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.72, 2,841.08 and 1,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.72, 2,841.08 and 1,219.12 is: 1,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.72 : 2,841.08 = 1,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.72/2,841.08 = 1,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.72x = 2,841.08 × 1,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.72x = 3,463,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,617.45/2,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.41

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