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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.87, 3,088.81 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.87, 3,088.81 and 672.28 is: 1,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.87 : 3,088.81 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.87/3,088.81 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.87x = 3,088.81 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.87x = 2,076,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,545.19/2,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.58

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