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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.74, 4,125.87 and 2,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.74, 4,125.87 and 2,058.06 is: 2,840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.74 : 4,125.87 = 2,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.74/4,125.87 = 2,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.74x = 4,125.87 × 2,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.74x = 8,491,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,288.01/2,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.14

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