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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.78, 4,588.85 and 1,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.78, 4,588.85 and 1,210.08 is: 1,815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.78 : 4,588.85 = 1,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.78/4,588.85 = 1,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.78x = 4,588.85 × 1,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.78x = 5,552,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,875.61/3,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.39

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