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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.06, 4,385.71 and 2,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.06, 4,385.71 and 2,059.93 is: 2,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.06 : 4,385.71 = 2,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.06/4,385.71 = 2,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.06x = 4,385.71 × 2,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.06x = 9,034,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,263.66/3,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.91

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