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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.66, 3,089.17 and 672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.66, 3,089.17 and 672.99 is: 1,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.66 : 3,089.17 = 672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.66/3,089.17 = 672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.66x = 3,089.17 × 672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.66x = 2,078,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,969.78/2,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.37

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