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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.33, 3,089.55 and 672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.33, 3,089.55 and 672.63 is: 1,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.33 : 3,089.55 = 672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.33/3,089.55 = 672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.33x = 3,089.55 × 672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.33x = 2,078,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,124.02/2,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.13

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