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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.31, 3,087.05 and 671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.31, 3,087.05 and 671.79 is: 1,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.31 : 3,087.05 = 671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.31/3,087.05 = 671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.31x = 3,087.05 × 671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.31x = 2,073,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,849.32/2,058.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.55

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