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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.38, 3,089.57 and 672.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.38, 3,089.57 and 672.78 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.38 : 3,089.57 = 672.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.38/3,089.57 = 672.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.38x = 3,089.57 × 672.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.38x = 2,078,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,600.90/2,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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