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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.91, 3,086.55 and 671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.91, 3,086.55 and 671.24 is: 1,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.91 : 3,086.55 = 671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.91/3,086.55 = 671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.91x = 3,086.55 × 671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.91x = 2,071,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,811.71/2,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.76

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