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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.59, 4,145.40 and 2,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.59, 4,145.40 and 2,059.93 is: 2,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.59 : 4,145.40 = 2,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.59/4,145.40 = 2,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.59x = 4,145.40 × 2,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.59x = 8,539,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539,202.80/3,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.95

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