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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.28, 4,586.69 and 1,413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.28, 4,586.69 and 1,413.25 is: 2,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.28 : 4,586.69 = 1,413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.28/4,586.69 = 1,413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.28x = 4,586.69 × 1,413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.28x = 6,482,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,132.58/3,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.54

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