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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.22, 4,591.44 and 2,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.22, 4,591.44 and 2,239.14 is: 3,360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.22 : 4,591.44 = 2,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.22/4,591.44 = 2,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.22x = 4,591.44 × 2,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.22x = 10,280,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280,876.96/3,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.62

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