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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.57, 3,087.09 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.57, 3,087.09 and 671.58 is: 1,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.57 : 3,087.09 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.57/3,087.09 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.57x = 3,087.09 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.57x = 2,073,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,227.90/2,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.12

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