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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.02, 3,089.76 and 826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.02, 3,089.76 and 826.26 is: 1,239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.02 : 3,089.76 = 826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.02/3,089.76 = 826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.02x = 3,089.76 × 826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.02x = 2,552,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,945.10/2,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.88

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