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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.78, 3,087.78 and 672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.78, 3,087.78 and 672.26 is: 1,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.78 : 3,087.78 = 672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.78/3,087.78 = 672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.78x = 3,087.78 × 672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.78x = 2,075,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,790.98/2,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.77

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