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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.57, 3,089.52 and 672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.57, 3,089.52 and 672.88 is: 1,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.57 : 3,089.52 = 672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.57/3,089.52 = 672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.57x = 3,089.52 × 672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.57x = 2,078,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,876.22/2,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.37

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