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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.94, 3,341.84 and 1,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.94, 3,341.84 and 1,058.79 is: 1,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.94 : 3,341.84 = 1,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.94/3,341.84 = 1,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.94x = 3,341.84 × 1,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.94x = 3,538,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,290.06/2,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.14

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