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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.84, 4,466.88 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.84, 4,466.88 and 2,059.56 is: 2,841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.84 : 4,466.88 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.84/4,466.88 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.84x = 4,466.88 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.84x = 9,199,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,807.37/3,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.34

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