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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.56, 3,095.96 and 2,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.56, 3,095.96 and 2,058.66 is: 2,839.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.56 : 3,095.96 = 2,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.56/3,095.96 = 2,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.56x = 3,095.96 × 2,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.56x = 6,373,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,518.72/2,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.55

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