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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.96, 3,086.94 and 671.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.96, 3,086.94 and 671.85 is: 1,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.96 : 3,086.94 = 671.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.96/3,086.94 = 671.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.96x = 3,086.94 × 671.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.96x = 2,073,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,960.64/2,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.29

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