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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.45, 3,086.50 and 670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.45, 3,086.50 and 670.47 is: 1,005.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.45 : 3,086.50 = 670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.45/3,086.50 = 670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.45x = 3,086.50 × 670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.45x = 2,069,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,399.61/2,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.81

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