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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.86, 4,586.19 and 1,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.86, 4,586.19 and 1,414.90 is: 2,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.86 : 4,586.19 = 1,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.86/4,586.19 = 1,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.86x = 4,586.19 × 1,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.86x = 6,489,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,000.23/3,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.69

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