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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.98, 3,090.33 and 1,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.98, 3,090.33 and 1,238.46 is: 1,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.98 : 3,090.33 = 1,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.98/3,090.33 = 1,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.98x = 3,090.33 × 1,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.98x = 3,827,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,250.09/2,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.91

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