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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.80, 4,598.92 and 2,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.80, 4,598.92 and 2,023.36 is: 3,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.80 : 4,598.92 = 2,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.80/4,598.92 = 2,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.80x = 4,598.92 × 2,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.80x = 9,305,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,270.77/3,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.14

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