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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.06, 2,841.32 and 1,219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.06, 2,841.32 and 1,219.61 is: 1,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.06 : 2,841.32 = 1,219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.06/2,841.32 = 1,219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.06x = 2,841.32 × 1,219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.06x = 3,465,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,302.29/2,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.95

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