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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.60, 3,089.70 and 653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.60, 3,089.70 and 653.55 is: 980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.60 : 3,089.70 = 653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.60/3,089.70 = 653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.60x = 3,089.70 × 653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.60x = 2,019,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,260.01/2,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.42

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