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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.57, 4,229.93 and 2,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.57, 4,229.93 and 2,261.64 is: 3,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.57 : 4,229.93 = 2,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.57/4,229.93 = 2,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.57x = 4,229.93 × 2,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.57x = 9,566,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,546.43/3,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.76

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