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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.62, 4,590.21 and 1,417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.62, 4,590.21 and 1,417.33 is: 2,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.62 : 4,590.21 = 1,417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.62/4,590.21 = 1,417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.62x = 4,590.21 × 1,417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.62x = 6,505,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505,842.34/3,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.36

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