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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.79, 3,486.59 and 2,059.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.79, 3,486.59 and 2,059.01 is: 3,073.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.79 : 3,486.59 = 2,059.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.79/3,486.59 = 2,059.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.79x = 3,486.59 × 2,059.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.79x = 7,178,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,916.74/2,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.44

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