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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.87, 3,090.31 and 673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.87, 3,090.31 and 673.28 is: 1,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.87 : 3,090.31 = 673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.87/3,090.31 = 673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.87x = 3,090.31 × 673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.87x = 2,080,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,643.92/2,059.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.09

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