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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.74, 4,220.20 and 1,799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.74, 4,220.20 and 1,799.34 is: 2,482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.74 : 4,220.20 = 1,799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.74/4,220.20 = 1,799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.74x = 4,220.20 × 1,799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.74x = 7,593,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,574.67/3,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.58

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