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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.91, 4,490.98 and 2,059.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.91, 4,490.98 and 2,059.81 is: 2,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.91 : 4,490.98 = 2,059.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.91/4,490.98 = 2,059.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.91x = 4,490.98 × 2,059.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.91x = 9,250,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,532.76/3,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.02

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