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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.17, 3,086.39 and 671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.17, 3,086.39 and 671.10 is: 1,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.17 : 3,086.39 = 671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.17/3,086.39 = 671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.17x = 3,086.39 × 671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.17x = 2,071,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,272.97/2,058.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.37

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