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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.37, 3,089.39 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.37, 3,089.39 and 672.30 is: 1,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.37 : 3,089.39 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.37/3,089.39 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.37x = 3,089.39 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.37x = 2,076,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,993.54/2,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.56

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