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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.30, 3,669.28 and 1,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.30, 3,669.28 and 1,058.67 is: 1,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.30 : 3,669.28 = 1,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.30/3,669.28 = 1,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.30x = 3,669.28 × 1,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.30x = 3,884,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,556.66/2,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.93

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