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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.38, 3,088.07 and 671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.38, 3,088.07 and 671.78 is: 1,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.38 : 3,088.07 = 671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.38/3,088.07 = 671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.38x = 3,088.07 × 671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.38x = 2,074,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,484.87/2,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.83

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