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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.35, 3,086.81 and 889.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.35, 3,086.81 and 889.90 is: 1,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.35 : 3,086.81 = 889.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.35/3,086.81 = 889.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.35x = 3,086.81 × 889.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.35x = 2,746,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,947.77/2,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.89

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