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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958, 4,082.58 and 1,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958, 4,082.58 and 1,716 is: 2,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958 : 4,082.58 = 1,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958/4,082.58 = 1,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958x = 4,082.58 × 1,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958x = 7,005,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,707.28/2,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.39

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