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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.89, 4,898.47 and 2,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.89, 4,898.47 and 2,058.28 is: 2,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.89 : 4,898.47 = 2,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.89/4,898.47 = 2,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.89x = 4,898.47 × 2,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.89x = 10,082,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082,422.83/3,549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.21

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