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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.85, 3,269.48 and 2,058.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.85, 3,269.48 and 2,058.59 is: 3,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.85 : 3,269.48 = 2,058.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.85/3,269.48 = 2,058.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.85x = 3,269.48 × 2,058.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.85x = 6,730,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,508.54/2,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.19

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