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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.88, 4,222.44 and 2,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.88, 4,222.44 and 2,013.36 is: 2,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.88 : 4,222.44 = 2,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.88/4,222.44 = 2,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.88x = 4,222.44 × 2,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.88x = 8,501,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,291.80/3,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.31

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