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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.26, 4,083.68 and 2,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.26, 4,083.68 and 2,077.34 is: 2,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.26 : 4,083.68 = 2,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.26/4,083.68 = 2,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.26x = 4,083.68 × 2,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.26x = 8,483,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,176.59/2,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.63

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