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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.87, 3,670.29 and 1,058.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.87, 3,670.29 and 1,058.83 is: 1,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.87 : 3,670.29 = 1,058.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.87/3,670.29 = 1,058.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.87x = 3,670.29 × 1,058.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.87x = 3,886,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,194.81/2,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.23

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