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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.41, 3,086.37 and 1,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.41, 3,086.37 and 1,784.22 is: 2,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.41 : 3,086.37 = 1,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.41/3,086.37 = 1,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.41x = 3,086.37 × 1,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.41x = 5,506,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,763.08/2,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.95

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