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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.48, 4,243.74 and 2,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.48, 4,243.74 and 2,954.58 is: 4,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.48 : 4,243.74 = 2,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.48/4,243.74 = 2,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.48x = 4,243.74 × 2,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.48x = 12,538,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538,469.33/3,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.24

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