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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.67, 3,487.90 and 2,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.67, 3,487.90 and 2,059.89 is: 3,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.67 : 3,487.90 = 2,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.67/3,487.90 = 2,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.67x = 3,487.90 × 2,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.67x = 7,184,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,690.33/2,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.76

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