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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.89, 4,224.22 and 1,881.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.89, 4,224.22 and 1,881.65 is: 2,597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.89 : 4,224.22 = 1,881.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.89/4,224.22 = 1,881.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.89x = 4,224.22 × 1,881.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.89x = 7,948,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,477.74/3,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.64

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