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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.86, 3,486.69 and 2,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.86, 3,486.69 and 2,059.08 is: 3,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.86 : 3,486.69 = 2,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.86/3,486.69 = 2,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.86x = 3,486.69 × 2,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.86x = 7,179,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,373.65/2,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.55

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