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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.12, 3,087.92 and 826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.12, 3,087.92 and 826.20 is: 1,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.12 : 3,087.92 = 826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.12/3,087.92 = 826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.12x = 3,087.92 × 826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.12x = 2,551,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,241.57/2,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.00

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