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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.97, 2,841.35 and 1,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.97, 2,841.35 and 1,114.74 is: 1,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.97 : 2,841.35 = 1,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.97/2,841.35 = 1,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.97x = 2,841.35 × 1,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.97x = 3,167,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,366.50/2,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.33

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