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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.51, 4,220.59 and 2,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.51, 4,220.59 and 2,386.09 is: 3,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.51 : 4,220.59 = 2,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.51/4,220.59 = 2,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.51x = 4,220.59 × 2,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.51x = 10,070,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,711.38/3,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.61

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