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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.83, 3,341.68 and 1,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.83, 3,341.68 and 1,058.68 is: 1,587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.83 : 3,341.68 = 1,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.83/3,341.68 = 1,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.83x = 3,341.68 × 1,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.83x = 3,537,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,758.78/2,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.98

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