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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.74, 4,726.89 and 2,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.74, 4,726.89 and 2,059.74 is: 3,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.74 : 4,726.89 = 2,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.74/4,726.89 = 2,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.74x = 4,726.89 × 2,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.74x = 9,736,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,164.41/3,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.27

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