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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.40, 4,493.13 and 2,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.40, 4,493.13 and 2,059.63 is: 2,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.40 : 4,493.13 = 2,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.40/4,493.13 = 2,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.40x = 4,493.13 × 2,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.40x = 9,254,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,185.34/3,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.72

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