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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.08, 2,837.92 and 1,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.08, 2,837.92 and 1,491.88 is: 2,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.08 : 2,837.92 = 1,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.08/2,837.92 = 1,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.08x = 2,837.92 × 1,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.08x = 4,233,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,836.09/2,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.18

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