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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.23, 4,358.36 and 1,058.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.23, 4,358.36 and 1,058.93 is: 1,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.23 : 4,358.36 = 1,058.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.23/4,358.36 = 1,058.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.23x = 4,358.36 × 1,058.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.23x = 4,615,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,198.15/2,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.58

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