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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.80, 3,087.54 and 1,482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.80, 3,087.54 and 1,482.36 is: 2,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.80 : 3,087.54 = 1,482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.80/3,087.54 = 1,482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.80x = 3,087.54 × 1,482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.80x = 4,576,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,845.79/2,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.99

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