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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.61, 4,399.71 and 1,058.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.61, 4,399.71 and 1,058.69 is: 1,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.61 : 4,399.71 = 1,058.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.61/4,399.71 = 1,058.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.61x = 4,399.71 × 1,058.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.61x = 4,657,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,928.98/2,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.32

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