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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.14, 3,132.39 and 2,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.14, 3,132.39 and 2,059.70 is: 3,089.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.14 : 3,132.39 = 2,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.14/3,132.39 = 2,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.14x = 3,132.39 × 2,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.14x = 6,451,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,783.68/2,088.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.73

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