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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.22, 4,588.85 and 2,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.22, 4,588.85 and 2,441.39 is: 3,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.22 : 4,588.85 = 2,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.22/4,588.85 = 2,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.22x = 4,588.85 × 2,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.22x = 11,203,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203,181.47/3,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.11

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