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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.92, 2,841.58 and 1,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.92, 2,841.58 and 1,174.52 is: 1,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.92 : 2,841.58 = 1,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.92/2,841.58 = 1,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.92x = 2,841.58 × 1,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.92x = 3,337,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,492.54/2,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.99

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