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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.68, 3,344.41 and 1,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.68, 3,344.41 and 1,058.82 is: 1,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.68 : 3,344.41 = 1,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.68/3,344.41 = 1,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.68x = 3,344.41 × 1,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.68x = 3,541,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,128.20/2,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.18

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