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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.67, 3,925.04 and 1,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.67, 3,925.04 and 1,058.42 is: 1,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.67 : 3,925.04 = 1,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.67/3,925.04 = 1,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.67x = 3,925.04 × 1,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.67x = 4,154,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,340.84/2,617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.04

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