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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,693.41, 7,042.08 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,693.41, 7,042.08 and 2,059.56 is: 3,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,693.41 : 7,042.08 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,693.41/7,042.08 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,693.41x = 7,042.08 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,693.41x = 14,503,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,551.07/4,693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.19

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