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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.20, 3,088.84 and 672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.20, 3,088.84 and 672.54 is: 1,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.20 : 3,088.84 = 672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.20/3,088.84 = 672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.20x = 3,088.84 × 672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.20x = 2,077,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,368.45/2,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.82

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