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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.56, 4,218.48 and 2,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.56, 4,218.48 and 2,012.04 is: 2,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.56 : 4,218.48 = 2,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.56/4,218.48 = 2,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.56x = 4,218.48 × 2,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.56x = 8,487,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,750.50/3,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.08

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