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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.55, 4,587.83 and 1,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.55, 4,587.83 and 1,414.61 is: 2,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.55 : 4,587.83 = 1,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.55/4,587.83 = 1,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.55x = 4,587.83 × 1,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.55x = 6,489,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,990.20/3,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.92

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