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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.14, 3,148.40 and 1,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.14, 3,148.40 and 1,058.28 is: 1,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.14 : 3,148.40 = 1,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.14/3,148.40 = 1,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.14x = 3,148.40 × 1,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.14x = 3,331,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,888.75/2,100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.51

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