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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.18, 3,443.55 and 2,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.18, 3,443.55 and 2,058.32 is: 2,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.18 : 3,443.55 = 2,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.18/3,443.55 = 2,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.18x = 3,443.55 × 2,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.18x = 7,087,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,910.62/2,501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.83

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