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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.66, 3,088.56 and 889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.66, 3,088.56 and 889.11 is: 1,333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.66 : 3,088.56 = 889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.66/3,088.56 = 889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.66x = 3,088.56 × 889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.66x = 2,746,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,069.58/2,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.26

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