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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.27, 3,089.68 and 1,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.27, 3,089.68 and 1,238.13 is: 1,857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.27 : 3,089.68 = 1,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.27/3,089.68 = 1,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.27x = 3,089.68 × 1,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.27x = 3,825,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,422.40/2,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.66

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