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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.82, 3,086.31 and 670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.82, 3,086.31 and 670.80 is: 1,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.82 : 3,086.31 = 670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.82/3,086.31 = 670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.82x = 3,086.31 × 670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.82x = 2,070,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,296.75/2,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.06

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