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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.84, 3,230.72 and 1,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.84, 3,230.72 and 1,058.94 is: 1,587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.84 : 3,230.72 = 1,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.84/3,230.72 = 1,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.84x = 3,230.72 × 1,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.84x = 3,421,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,137.31/2,154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.66

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