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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.22, 3,127.29 and 1,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.22, 3,127.29 and 1,058.94 is: 1,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.22 : 3,127.29 = 1,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.22/3,127.29 = 1,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.22x = 3,127.29 × 1,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.22x = 3,311,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,612.47/2,084.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.90

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