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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.49, 3,668.22 and 1,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.49, 3,668.22 and 1,058.19 is: 1,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.49 : 3,668.22 = 1,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.49/3,668.22 = 1,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.49x = 3,668.22 × 1,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.49x = 3,881,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,673.72/2,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.93

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