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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.20, 3,090.06 and 1,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.20, 3,090.06 and 1,983.90 is: 2,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.20 : 3,090.06 = 1,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.20/3,090.06 = 1,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.20x = 3,090.06 × 1,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.20x = 6,130,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,370.03/2,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.06

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