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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.56, 3,087.90 and 904.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.56, 3,087.90 and 904.04 is: 1,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.56 : 3,087.90 = 904.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.56/3,087.90 = 904.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.56x = 3,087.90 × 904.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.56x = 2,791,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,585.12/2,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.09

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