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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.87, 3,085.81 and 670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.87, 3,085.81 and 670.28 is: 1,005.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.87 : 3,085.81 = 670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.87/3,085.81 = 670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.87x = 3,085.81 × 670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.87x = 2,068,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,339.62/2,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.58

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