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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.93, 4,729.39 and 2,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.93, 4,729.39 and 2,058.21 is: 3,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.93 : 4,729.39 = 2,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.93/4,729.39 = 2,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.93x = 4,729.39 × 2,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.93x = 9,734,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,072.65/3,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.32

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