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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.32, 3,089.30 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.32, 3,089.30 and 691 is: 1,036.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.32 : 3,089.30 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.32/3,089.30 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.32x = 3,089.30 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.32x = 2,134,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,706.30/2,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.61

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