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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.80, 3,089.79 and 1,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.80, 3,089.79 and 1,329.90 is: 1,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.80 : 3,089.79 = 1,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.80/3,089.79 = 1,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.80x = 3,089.79 × 1,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.80x = 4,109,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,111.72/2,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.91

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