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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.57, 3,087.45 and 671.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.57, 3,087.45 and 671.67 is: 1,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.57 : 3,087.45 = 671.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.57/3,087.45 = 671.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.57x = 3,087.45 × 671.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.57x = 2,073,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,747.54/2,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.37

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