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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.96, 4,581.23 and 2,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.96, 4,581.23 and 2,016.81 is: 3,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.96 : 4,581.23 = 2,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.96/4,581.23 = 2,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.96x = 4,581.23 × 2,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.96x = 9,239,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,460.39/3,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.48

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