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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.28, 4,578.59 and 2,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.28, 4,578.59 and 2,058.68 is: 2,842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.28 : 4,578.59 = 2,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.28/4,578.59 = 2,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.28x = 4,578.59 × 2,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.28x = 9,425,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,868.25/3,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.31

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