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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.40, 3,088.42 and 672.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.40, 3,088.42 and 672.37 is: 1,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.40 : 3,088.42 = 672.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.40/3,088.42 = 672.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.40x = 3,088.42 × 672.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.40x = 2,076,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,560.96/2,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.33

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