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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.63, 4,588.72 and 1,416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.63, 4,588.72 and 1,416.35 is: 2,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.63 : 4,588.72 = 1,416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.63/4,588.72 = 1,416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.63x = 4,588.72 × 1,416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.63x = 6,499,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,241.50/3,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.89

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