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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.32, 3,092.76 and 1,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.32, 3,092.76 and 1,239.33 is: 1,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.32 : 3,092.76 = 1,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.32/3,092.76 = 1,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.32x = 3,092.76 × 1,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.32x = 3,832,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,950.25/2,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.27

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