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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.08, 2,842.68 and 1,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.08, 2,842.68 and 1,361.68 is: 1,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.08 : 2,842.68 = 1,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.08/2,842.68 = 1,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.08x = 2,842.68 × 1,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.08x = 3,870,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,820.50/2,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.88

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