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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.93, 4,589.73 and 2,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.93, 4,589.73 and 2,073.16 is: 3,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.93 : 4,589.73 = 2,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.93/4,589.73 = 2,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.93x = 4,589.73 × 2,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.93x = 9,515,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,221.70/3,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.62

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