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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.84, 3,082.68 and 1,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.84, 3,082.68 and 1,225.26 is: 1,834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.84 : 3,082.68 = 1,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.84/3,082.68 = 1,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.84x = 3,082.68 × 1,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.84x = 3,777,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,084.50/2,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.57

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