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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.29, 4,220.08 and 1,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.29, 4,220.08 and 1,713.98 is: 2,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.29 : 4,220.08 = 1,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.29/4,220.08 = 1,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.29x = 4,220.08 × 1,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.29x = 7,233,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,132.72/3,058.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.09

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