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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.42, 3,486.03 and 2,058.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.42, 3,486.03 and 2,058.64 is: 3,072.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.42 : 3,486.03 = 2,058.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.42/3,486.03 = 2,058.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.42x = 3,486.03 × 2,058.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.42x = 7,176,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,472.08/2,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.89

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