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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.74, 3,126.57 and 1,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.74, 3,126.57 and 1,058.46 is: 1,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.74 : 3,126.57 = 1,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.74/3,126.57 = 1,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.74x = 3,126.57 × 1,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.74x = 3,309,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,349.28/2,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.18

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