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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.28, 3,612.72 and 2,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.28, 3,612.72 and 2,058.48 is: 3,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.28 : 3,612.72 = 2,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.28/3,612.72 = 2,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.28x = 3,612.72 × 2,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.28x = 7,436,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,711.87/2,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.83

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