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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.73, 3,086.71 and 1,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.73, 3,086.71 and 1,135.72 is: 1,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.73 : 3,086.71 = 1,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.73/3,086.71 = 1,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.73x = 3,086.71 × 1,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.73x = 3,505,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,639.30/2,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.99

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