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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.63, 4,222.90 and 1,941.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.63, 4,222.90 and 1,941.90 is: 2,680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.63 : 4,222.90 = 1,941.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.63/4,222.90 = 1,941.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.63x = 4,222.90 × 1,941.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.63x = 8,200,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,449.51/3,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.21

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