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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.56, 3,057.72 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.56, 3,057.72 and 670.56 is: 1,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.56 : 3,057.72 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.56/3,057.72 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.56x = 3,057.72 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.56x = 2,050,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,384.72/2,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.80

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