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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.25, 3,088.89 and 691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.25, 3,088.89 and 691.25 is: 1,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.25 : 3,088.89 = 691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.25/3,088.89 = 691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.25x = 3,088.89 × 691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.25x = 2,135,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,195.21/2,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.88

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