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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.23, 3,089.07 and 672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.23, 3,089.07 and 672.51 is: 1,008.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.23 : 3,089.07 = 672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.23/3,089.07 = 672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.23x = 3,089.07 × 672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.23x = 2,077,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,430.47/2,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.84

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