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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.20, 3,951.48 and 2,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.20, 3,951.48 and 2,058.32 is: 3,084.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.20 : 3,951.48 = 2,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.20/3,951.48 = 2,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.20x = 3,951.48 × 2,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.20x = 8,133,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,410.31/2,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.11

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