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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.83, 3,088.73 and 672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.83, 3,088.73 and 672.91 is: 1,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.83 : 3,088.73 = 672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.83/3,088.73 = 672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.83x = 3,088.73 × 672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.83x = 2,078,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,431.26/2,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.03

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