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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.15, 3,086.67 and 1,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.15, 3,086.67 and 1,329.24 is: 1,992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.15 : 3,086.67 = 1,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.15/3,086.67 = 1,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.15x = 3,086.67 × 1,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.15x = 4,102,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,925.23/2,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.53

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