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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.90, 3,090.15 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.90, 3,090.15 and 672.89 is: 1,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.90 : 3,090.15 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.90/3,090.15 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.90x = 3,090.15 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.90x = 2,079,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,331.03/2,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.43

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