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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.88, 3,088.32 and 690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.88, 3,088.32 and 690.88 is: 1,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.88 : 3,088.32 = 690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.88/3,088.32 = 690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.88x = 3,088.32 × 690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.88x = 2,133,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,658.52/2,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.32

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