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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.32, 4,588.98 and 2,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.32, 4,588.98 and 2,235.82 is: 3,353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.32 : 4,588.98 = 2,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.32/4,588.98 = 2,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.32x = 4,588.98 × 2,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.32x = 10,260,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,260,133.26/3,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.73

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