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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.97, 3,090.20 and 672.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.97, 3,090.20 and 672.92 is: 1,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.97 : 3,090.20 = 672.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.97/3,090.20 = 672.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.97x = 3,090.20 × 672.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.97x = 2,079,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,438.57/2,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.45

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