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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.84, 3,089.78 and 673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.84, 3,089.78 and 673.16 is: 1,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.84 : 3,089.78 = 673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.84/3,089.78 = 673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.84x = 3,089.78 × 673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.84x = 2,079,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,925.71/2,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.75

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