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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.40, 3,089.01 and 672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.40, 3,089.01 and 672.80 is: 1,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.40 : 3,089.01 = 672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.40/3,089.01 = 672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.40x = 3,089.01 × 672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.40x = 2,078,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,285.93/2,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.17

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