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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.04, 3,088.38 and 672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.04, 3,088.38 and 672.44 is: 1,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.04 : 3,088.38 = 672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.04/3,088.38 = 672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.04x = 3,088.38 × 672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.04x = 2,076,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,750.25/2,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.60

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