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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.16, 3,089.76 and 1,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.16, 3,089.76 and 1,085.96 is: 1,629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.16 : 3,089.76 = 1,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.16/3,089.76 = 1,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.16x = 3,089.76 × 1,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.16x = 3,355,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,355.77/2,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.48

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