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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.88, 3,087 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.88, 3,087 and 670.86 is: 1,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.88 : 3,087 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.88/3,087 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.88x = 3,087 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.88x = 2,070,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,944.82/2,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.35

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