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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.41, 3,635.58 and 2,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.41, 3,635.58 and 2,058.24 is: 3,081.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.41 : 3,635.58 = 2,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.41/3,635.58 = 2,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.41x = 3,635.58 × 2,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.41x = 7,482,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,482,896.18/2,428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.40

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