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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.82, 3,092.78 and 1,237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.82, 3,092.78 and 1,237.58 is: 1,859.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.82 : 3,092.78 = 1,237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.82/3,092.78 = 1,237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.82x = 3,092.78 × 1,237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.82x = 3,827,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,561.90/2,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.11

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