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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.78, 3,089.16 and 962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.78, 3,089.16 and 962.97 is: 1,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.78 : 3,089.16 = 962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.78/3,089.16 = 962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.78x = 3,089.16 × 962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.78x = 2,974,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,768.41/2,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.92

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