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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.20, 3,085.98 and 670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.20, 3,085.98 and 670.17 is: 1,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.20 : 3,085.98 = 670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.20/3,085.98 = 670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.20x = 3,085.98 × 670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.20x = 2,068,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,131.22/2,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.31

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