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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.66, 4,184.49 and 1,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.66, 4,184.49 and 1,058.28 is: 1,587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.66 : 4,184.49 = 1,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.66/4,184.49 = 1,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.66x = 4,184.49 × 1,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.66x = 4,428,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,356.79/2,789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.42

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