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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.11, 3,089.12 and 962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.11, 3,089.12 and 962.88 is: 1,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.11 : 3,089.12 = 962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.11/3,089.12 = 962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.11x = 3,089.12 × 962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.11x = 2,974,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,451.87/2,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.53

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