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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.97, 4,552.13 and 2,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.97, 4,552.13 and 2,059.11 is: 3,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.97 : 4,552.13 = 2,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.97/4,552.13 = 2,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.97x = 4,552.13 × 2,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.97x = 9,373,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373,341.55/3,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.43

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