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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.80, 3,377.04 and 2,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.80, 3,377.04 and 2,058.96 is: 2,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.80 : 3,377.04 = 2,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.80/3,377.04 = 2,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.80x = 3,377.04 × 2,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.80x = 6,953,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,190.28/2,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.80

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