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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.02, 3,088.13 and 672.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.02, 3,088.13 and 672.41 is: 1,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.02 : 3,088.13 = 672.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.02/3,088.13 = 672.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.02x = 3,088.13 × 672.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.02x = 2,076,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,470.69/2,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.48

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