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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.60, 3,476.40 and 2,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.60, 3,476.40 and 2,058.40 is: 3,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.60 : 3,476.40 = 2,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.60/3,476.40 = 2,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.60x = 3,476.40 × 2,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.60x = 7,155,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,821.76/2,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.60

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