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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.33, 4,901.90 and 2,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.33, 4,901.90 and 2,059.92 is: 2,843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.33 : 4,901.90 = 2,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.33/4,901.90 = 2,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.33x = 4,901.90 × 2,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.33x = 10,097,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097,511.55/3,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.31

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