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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.68, 3,088.02 and 691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.68, 3,088.02 and 691.64 is: 1,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.68 : 3,088.02 = 691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.68/3,088.02 = 691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.68x = 3,088.02 × 691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.68x = 2,135,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,798.15/2,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.46

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