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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.79, 4,405.59 and 2,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.79, 4,405.59 and 2,059.84 is: 3,089.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.79 : 4,405.59 = 2,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.79/4,405.59 = 2,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.79x = 4,405.59 × 2,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.79x = 9,074,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,810.51/2,937.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.00

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