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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.23, 3,485.76 and 2,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.23, 3,485.76 and 2,058.45 is: 3,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.23 : 3,485.76 = 2,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.23/3,485.76 = 2,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.23x = 3,485.76 × 2,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.23x = 7,175,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,262.67/2,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.61

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