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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.97, 2,840.01 and 1,313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.97, 2,840.01 and 1,313.87 is: 1,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.97 : 2,840.01 = 1,313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.97/2,840.01 = 1,313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.97x = 2,840.01 × 1,313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.97x = 3,731,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,408.18/2,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.27

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