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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.66, 3,089.96 and 673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.66, 3,089.96 and 673.10 is: 1,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.66 : 3,089.96 = 673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.66/3,089.96 = 673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.66x = 3,089.96 × 673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.66x = 2,079,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,859.85/2,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.81

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