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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.82, 3,089.09 and 691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.82, 3,089.09 and 691.50 is: 1,037.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.82 : 3,089.09 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.82/3,089.09 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.82x = 3,089.09 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.82x = 2,136,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,105.74/2,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.04

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