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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.84, 3,087.62 and 671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.84, 3,087.62 and 671.86 is: 1,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.84 : 3,087.62 = 671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.84/3,087.62 = 671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.84x = 3,087.62 × 671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.84x = 2,074,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,445.01/2,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.58

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