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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.74, 3,090.39 and 1,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.74, 3,090.39 and 1,238.61 is: 1,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.74 : 3,090.39 = 1,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.74/3,090.39 = 1,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.74x = 3,090.39 × 1,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.74x = 3,827,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,787.96/2,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.38

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