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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.32, 3,087.66 and 671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.32, 3,087.66 and 671.15 is: 1,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.32 : 3,087.66 = 671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.32/3,087.66 = 671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.32x = 3,087.66 × 671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.32x = 2,072,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,283.01/2,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.78

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