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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.60, 2,867.58 and 2,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.60, 2,867.58 and 2,058.54 is: 2,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.60 : 2,867.58 = 2,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.60/2,867.58 = 2,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.60x = 2,867.58 × 2,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.60x = 5,903,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,028.13/2,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.54

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