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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.38, 3,926.55 and 1,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.38, 3,926.55 and 1,058.10 is: 1,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.38 : 3,926.55 = 1,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.38/3,926.55 = 1,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.38x = 3,926.55 × 1,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.38x = 4,154,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,682.56/2,618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.74

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