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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.78, 3,085.21 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.78, 3,085.21 and 670.11 is: 1,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.78 : 3,085.21 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.78/3,085.21 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.78x = 3,085.21 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.78x = 2,067,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,430.07/2,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.18

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