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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.78, 3,086.28 and 671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.78, 3,086.28 and 671.26 is: 1,006.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.78 : 3,086.28 = 671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.78/3,086.28 = 671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.78x = 3,086.28 × 671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.78x = 2,071,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,696.31/2,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.27

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