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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.24, 3,089.35 and 672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.24, 3,089.35 and 672.58 is: 1,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.24 : 3,089.35 = 672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.24/3,089.35 = 672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.24x = 3,089.35 × 672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.24x = 2,077,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,827.30/2,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.03

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