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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.84, 3,091.92 and 1,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.84, 3,091.92 and 1,086.16 is: 1,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.84 : 3,091.92 = 1,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.84/3,091.92 = 1,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.84x = 3,091.92 × 1,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.84x = 3,358,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,319.83/2,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.38

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