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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.28, 3,369.94 and 2,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.28, 3,369.94 and 2,059.90 is: 3,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.28 : 3,369.94 = 2,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.28/3,369.94 = 2,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.28x = 3,369.94 × 2,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.28x = 6,941,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,739.41/2,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.46

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