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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.59, 3,089.94 and 963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.59, 3,089.94 and 963.39 is: 1,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.59 : 3,089.94 = 963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.59/3,089.94 = 963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.59x = 3,089.94 × 963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.59x = 2,976,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,817.30/2,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.34

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