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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.78, 3,089.70 and 1,135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.78, 3,089.70 and 1,135.16 is: 1,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.78 : 3,089.70 = 1,135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.78/3,089.70 = 1,135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.78x = 3,089.70 × 1,135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.78x = 3,507,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,311.58/2,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.76

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