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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.41, 3,089.03 and 743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.41, 3,089.03 and 743.19 is: 1,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.41 : 3,089.03 = 743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.41/3,089.03 = 743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.41x = 3,089.03 × 743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.41x = 2,295,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,732.49/2,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.75

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