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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.40, 3,087.60 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.40, 3,087.60 and 671.88 is: 1,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.40 : 3,087.60 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.40/3,087.60 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.40x = 3,087.60 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.40x = 2,074,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,496.69/2,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.82

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