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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.33, 3,088.92 and 826.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.33, 3,088.92 and 826.41 is: 1,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.33 : 3,088.92 = 826.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.33/3,088.92 = 826.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.33x = 3,088.92 × 826.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.33x = 2,552,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,714.38/2,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.58

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