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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.14, 4,251.42 and 2,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.14, 4,251.42 and 2,059.11 is: 3,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.14 : 4,251.42 = 2,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.14/4,251.42 = 2,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.14x = 4,251.42 × 2,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.14x = 8,754,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,141.44/2,839.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.38

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