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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.92, 5,033.16 and 2,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.92, 5,033.16 and 2,059.44 is: 3,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.92 : 5,033.16 = 2,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.92/5,033.16 = 2,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.92x = 5,033.16 × 2,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.92x = 10,365,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365,491.03/3,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.21

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