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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.63, 3,089.62 and 672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.63, 3,089.62 and 672.94 is: 1,009.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.63 : 3,089.62 = 672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.63/3,089.62 = 672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.63x = 3,089.62 × 672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.63x = 2,079,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,110.07/2,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.46

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