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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.77, 4,390.49 and 2,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.77, 4,390.49 and 2,059.73 is: 2,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.77 : 4,390.49 = 2,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.77/4,390.49 = 2,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.77x = 4,390.49 × 2,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.77x = 9,043,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043,191.72/3,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.09

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