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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.98, 3,087.42 and 671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.98, 3,087.42 and 671.44 is: 1,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.98 : 3,087.42 = 671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.98/3,087.42 = 671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.98x = 3,087.42 × 671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.98x = 2,073,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,017.28/2,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.31

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