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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.55, 3,087.27 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.55, 3,087.27 and 577.68 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.55 : 3,087.27 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.55/3,087.27 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.55x = 3,087.27 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.55x = 1,783,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,454.13/2,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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