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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,690.37, 7,033.89 and 2,059.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,690.37, 7,033.89 and 2,059.15 is: 3,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,690.37 : 7,033.89 = 2,059.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,690.37/7,033.89 = 2,059.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,690.37x = 7,033.89 × 2,059.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,690.37x = 14,483,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,834.59/4,690.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.99

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