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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.48, 3,455.54 and 2,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.48, 3,455.54 and 2,059.90 is: 3,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.48 : 3,455.54 = 2,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.48/3,455.54 = 2,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.48x = 3,455.54 × 2,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.48x = 7,118,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,067.22/2,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.47

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