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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.90, 3,087.34 and 671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.90, 3,087.34 and 671.25 is: 1,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.90 : 3,087.34 = 671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.90/3,087.34 = 671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.90x = 3,087.34 × 671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.90x = 2,072,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,361.54/2,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.03

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