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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.90, 3,088.44 and 672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.90, 3,088.44 and 672.23 is: 1,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.90 : 3,088.44 = 672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.90/3,088.44 = 672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.90x = 3,088.44 × 672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.90x = 2,076,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,126.58/2,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.37

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