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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.35, 4,169.82 and 2,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.35, 4,169.82 and 2,058.18 is: 3,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.35 : 4,169.82 = 2,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.35/4,169.82 = 2,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.35x = 4,169.82 × 2,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.35x = 8,582,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,240.13/2,785.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.21

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