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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.62, 3,089.70 and 1,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.62, 3,089.70 and 1,085.76 is: 1,628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.62 : 3,089.70 = 1,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.62/3,089.70 = 1,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.62x = 3,089.70 × 1,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.62x = 3,354,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,672.67/2,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.78

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