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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.56, 3,087.72 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.56, 3,087.72 and 904.50 is: 1,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.56 : 3,087.72 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.56/3,087.72 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.56x = 3,087.72 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.56x = 2,792,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,842.74/2,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.04

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