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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.87, 3,669.48 and 1,058.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.87, 3,669.48 and 1,058.61 is: 1,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.87 : 3,669.48 = 1,058.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.87/3,669.48 = 1,058.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.87x = 3,669.48 × 1,058.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.87x = 3,884,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,548.22/2,445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.21

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