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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.85, 4,249.76 and 2,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.85, 4,249.76 and 2,058.12 is: 3,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.85 : 4,249.76 = 2,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.85/4,249.76 = 2,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.85x = 4,249.76 × 2,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.85x = 8,746,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,516.05/2,844.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.51

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