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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.98, 3,486.88 and 2,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.98, 3,486.88 and 2,059.20 is: 3,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.98 : 3,486.88 = 2,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.98/3,486.88 = 2,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.98x = 3,486.88 × 2,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.98x = 7,180,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,183.30/2,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.73

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