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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.57, 4,469.34 and 2,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.57, 4,469.34 and 2,059.62 is: 2,842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.57 : 4,469.34 = 2,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.57/4,469.34 = 2,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.57x = 4,469.34 × 2,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.57x = 9,205,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,142.05/3,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.35

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