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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.92, 3,342.88 and 1,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.92, 3,342.88 and 1,058.92 is: 1,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.92 : 3,342.88 = 1,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.92/3,342.88 = 1,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.92x = 3,342.88 × 1,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.92x = 3,539,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,842.49/2,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.14

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