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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.64, 4,591.62 and 2,367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.64, 4,591.62 and 2,367.90 is: 3,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.64 : 4,591.62 = 2,367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.64/4,591.62 = 2,367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.64x = 4,591.62 × 2,367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.64x = 10,872,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872,497.00/3,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.52

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