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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.73, 3,085.03 and 1,081.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.73, 3,085.03 and 1,081.87 is: 1,621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.73 : 3,085.03 = 1,081.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.73/3,085.03 = 1,081.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.73x = 3,085.03 × 1,081.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.73x = 3,337,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,590.99/2,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.19

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