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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.73, 2,842.52 and 1,220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.73, 2,842.52 and 1,220.93 is: 1,684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.73 : 2,842.52 = 1,220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.73/2,842.52 = 1,220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.73x = 2,842.52 × 1,220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.73x = 3,470,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,517.94/2,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.94

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