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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.72, 2,841.36 and 1,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.72, 2,841.36 and 1,219.44 is: 1,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.72 : 2,841.36 = 1,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.72/2,841.36 = 1,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.72x = 2,841.36 × 1,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.72x = 3,464,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,868.04/2,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.02

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