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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.23, 4,899.18 and 2,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.23, 4,899.18 and 2,058.21 is: 2,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.23 : 4,899.18 = 2,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.23/4,899.18 = 2,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.23x = 4,899.18 × 2,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.23x = 10,083,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,548.99/3,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.25

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