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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.83, 3,088.75 and 672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.83, 3,088.75 and 672.17 is: 1,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.83 : 3,088.75 = 672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.83/3,088.75 = 672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.83x = 3,088.75 × 672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.83x = 2,076,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,172.45/2,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.42

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