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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.60, 3,089.34 and 743.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.60, 3,089.34 and 743.35 is: 1,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.60 : 3,089.34 = 743.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.60/3,089.34 = 743.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.60x = 3,089.34 × 743.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.60x = 2,296,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,460.89/2,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.00

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