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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.67, 5,858.37 and 2,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.67, 5,858.37 and 2,058.84 is: 3,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.67 : 5,858.37 = 2,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.67/5,858.37 = 2,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.67x = 5,858.37 × 2,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.67x = 12,061,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061,446.49/3,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.82

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