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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.02, 4,795.98 and 2,058.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.02, 4,795.98 and 2,058.59 is: 2,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.02 : 4,795.98 = 2,058.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.02/4,795.98 = 2,058.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.02x = 4,795.98 × 2,058.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.02x = 9,872,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,872,956.47/3,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.12

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