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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.92, 3,272.90 and 2,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.92, 3,272.90 and 2,058.90 is: 3,088.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.92 : 3,272.90 = 2,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.92/3,272.90 = 2,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.92x = 3,272.90 × 2,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.92x = 6,738,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,563.52/2,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.37

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