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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.08, 3,739.92 and 2,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.08, 3,739.92 and 2,058.72 is: 3,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.08 : 3,739.92 = 2,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.08/3,739.92 = 2,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.08x = 3,739.92 × 2,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.08x = 7,699,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,448.10/2,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.01

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