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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.81, 4,579.26 and 2,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.81, 4,579.26 and 2,123.06 is: 3,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.81 : 4,579.26 = 2,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.81/4,579.26 = 2,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.81x = 4,579.26 × 2,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.81x = 9,722,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,020.84/3,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.33

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