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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.20, 3,088.80 and 1,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.20, 3,088.80 and 1,019.40 is: 1,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.20 : 3,088.80 = 1,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.20/3,088.80 = 1,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.20x = 3,088.80 × 1,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.20x = 3,148,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,722.72/2,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.10

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