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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.04, 3,254.64 and 1,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.04, 3,254.64 and 1,058.34 is: 1,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.04 : 3,254.64 = 1,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.04/3,254.64 = 1,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.04x = 3,254.64 × 1,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.04x = 3,444,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,499.42/2,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.30

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