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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.89, 3,088.01 and 672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.89, 3,088.01 and 672.23 is: 1,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.89 : 3,088.01 = 672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.89/3,088.01 = 672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.89x = 3,088.01 × 672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.89x = 2,075,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,862.36/2,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.25

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