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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.16, 3,655.35 and 2,058.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.16, 3,655.35 and 2,058.36 is: 3,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.16 : 3,655.35 = 2,058.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.16/3,655.35 = 2,058.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.16x = 3,655.35 × 2,058.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.16x = 7,524,026.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,026.23/2,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.60

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