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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.64, 3,090.24 and 1,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.64, 3,090.24 and 1,238.49 is: 1,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.64 : 3,090.24 = 1,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.64/3,090.24 = 1,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.64x = 3,090.24 × 1,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.64x = 3,827,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,231.34/2,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.21

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