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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.89, 4,284.70 and 2,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.89, 4,284.70 and 2,058.91 is: 2,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.89 : 4,284.70 = 2,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.89/4,284.70 = 2,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.89x = 4,284.70 × 2,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.89x = 8,821,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,811.68/3,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.26

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