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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.99, 3,326.87 and 2,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.99, 3,326.87 and 2,058.21 is: 2,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.99 : 3,326.87 = 2,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.99/3,326.87 = 2,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.99x = 3,326.87 × 2,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.99x = 6,847,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,402.25/2,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.73

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