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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.97, 3,465.15 and 2,058.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.97, 3,465.15 and 2,058.65 is: 3,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.97 : 3,465.15 = 2,058.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.97/3,465.15 = 2,058.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.97x = 3,465.15 × 2,058.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.97x = 7,133,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,531.05/2,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.82

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