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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.89, 2,843.51 and 1,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.89, 2,843.51 and 1,397.52 is: 1,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.89 : 2,843.51 = 1,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.89/2,843.51 = 1,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.89x = 2,843.51 × 1,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.89x = 3,973,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,855.11/2,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.10

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