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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.60, 3,086.67 and 1,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.60, 3,086.67 and 1,086.39 is: 1,628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.60 : 3,086.67 = 1,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.60/3,086.67 = 1,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.60x = 3,086.67 × 1,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.60x = 3,353,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,327.42/2,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.14

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