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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.41, 4,083.46 and 2,074.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.41, 4,083.46 and 2,074.43 is: 2,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.41 : 4,083.46 = 2,074.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.41/4,083.46 = 2,074.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.41x = 4,083.46 × 2,074.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.41x = 8,470,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,470,856.95/2,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.31

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