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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.58, 3,341.30 and 1,058.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.58, 3,341.30 and 1,058.43 is: 1,587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.58 : 3,341.30 = 1,058.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.58/3,341.30 = 1,058.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.58x = 3,341.30 × 1,058.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.58x = 3,536,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,522.28/2,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.61

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