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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.40, 3,940.65 and 2,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.40, 3,940.65 and 2,058.42 is: 2,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.40 : 3,940.65 = 2,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.40/3,940.65 = 2,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.40x = 3,940.65 × 2,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.40x = 8,111,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,512.77/2,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.76

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