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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.74, 4,586.40 and 2,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.74, 4,586.40 and 2,086.02 is: 3,127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.74 : 4,586.40 = 2,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.74/4,586.40 = 2,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.74x = 4,586.40 × 2,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.74x = 9,567,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,322.13/3,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.86

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