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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.24, 3,086.35 and 670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.24, 3,086.35 and 670.59 is: 1,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.24 : 3,086.35 = 670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.24/3,086.35 = 670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.24x = 3,086.35 × 670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.24x = 2,069,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,670.25/2,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.04

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