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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.55, 3,088.31 and 1,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.55, 3,088.31 and 1,019.21 is: 1,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.55 : 3,088.31 = 1,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.55/3,088.31 = 1,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.55x = 3,088.31 × 1,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.55x = 3,147,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,636.44/2,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.32

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