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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.49, 4,220.55 and 2,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.49, 4,220.55 and 2,116.20 is: 2,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.49 : 4,220.55 = 2,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.49/4,220.55 = 2,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.49x = 4,220.55 × 2,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.49x = 8,931,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931,527.91/3,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.29

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