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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.56, 3,091.16 and 1,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.56, 3,091.16 and 1,647.68 is: 2,472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.56 : 3,091.16 = 1,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.56/3,091.16 = 1,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.56x = 3,091.16 × 1,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.56x = 5,093,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,231.17/2,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.97

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