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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.75, 4,061.19 and 2,058.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.75, 4,061.19 and 2,058.23 is: 2,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.75 : 4,061.19 = 2,058.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.75/4,061.19 = 2,058.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.75x = 4,061.19 × 2,058.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.75x = 8,358,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,842.79/2,942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.49

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