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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.88, 3,082.97 and 1,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.88, 3,082.97 and 1,729.05 is: 2,589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.88 : 3,082.97 = 1,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.88/3,082.97 = 1,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.88x = 3,082.97 × 1,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.88x = 5,330,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,330,613.60/2,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.09

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