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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.44, 3,091.68 and 1,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.44, 3,091.68 and 1,086.12 is: 1,630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.44 : 3,091.68 = 1,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.44/3,091.68 = 1,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.44x = 3,091.68 × 1,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.44x = 3,357,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,935.48/2,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.51

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