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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.13, 4,251.20 and 2,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.13, 4,251.20 and 2,059.53 is: 3,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.13 : 4,251.20 = 2,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.13/4,251.20 = 2,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.13x = 4,251.20 × 2,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.13x = 8,755,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,459.28/2,833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.39

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