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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.22, 4,581.33 and 2,763.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.22, 4,581.33 and 2,763.39 is: 4,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.22 : 4,581.33 = 2,763.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.22/4,581.33 = 2,763.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.22x = 4,581.33 × 2,763.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.22x = 12,660,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,001.51/3,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.31

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