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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.22, 4,901.66 and 2,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.22, 4,901.66 and 2,059.59 is: 2,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.22 : 4,901.66 = 2,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.22/4,901.66 = 2,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.22x = 4,901.66 × 2,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.22x = 10,095,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,095,437.31/3,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.01

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