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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.89, 4,586.98 and 1,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.89, 4,586.98 and 1,304.70 is: 1,956.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.89 : 4,586.98 = 1,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.89/4,586.98 = 1,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.89x = 4,586.98 × 1,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.89x = 5,984,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984,632.81/3,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.47

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