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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.84, 3,088.28 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.84, 3,088.28 and 672.16 is: 1,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.84 : 3,088.28 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.84/3,088.28 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.84x = 3,088.28 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.84x = 2,075,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,818.28/2,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.25

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