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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.19, 4,082.33 and 2,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.19, 4,082.33 and 2,063.24 is: 2,847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.19 : 4,082.33 = 2,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.19/4,082.33 = 2,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.19x = 4,082.33 × 2,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.19x = 8,422,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,826.60/2,958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.29

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