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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.93, 4,588.26 and 2,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.93, 4,588.26 and 2,131.75 is: 3,197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.93 : 4,588.26 = 2,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.93/4,588.26 = 2,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.93x = 4,588.26 × 2,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.93x = 9,781,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,023.26/3,058.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.53

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