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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.90, 3,089.94 and 673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.90, 3,089.94 and 673.23 is: 1,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.90 : 3,089.94 = 673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.90/3,089.94 = 673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.90x = 3,089.94 × 673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.90x = 2,080,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,240.31/2,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.87

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