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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.96, 3,230.91 and 1,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.96, 3,230.91 and 1,058.63 is: 1,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.96 : 3,230.91 = 1,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.96/3,230.91 = 1,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.96x = 3,230.91 × 1,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.96x = 3,420,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,322.10/2,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.19

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