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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.90, 5,035.89 and 2,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.90, 5,035.89 and 2,059.62 is: 3,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.90 : 5,035.89 = 2,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.90/5,035.89 = 2,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.90x = 5,035.89 × 2,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.90x = 10,372,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,019.76/3,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.08

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