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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.39, 3,083.93 and 739.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.39, 3,083.93 and 739.31 is: 1,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.39 : 3,083.93 = 739.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.39/3,083.93 = 739.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.39x = 3,083.93 × 739.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.39x = 2,279,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,980.29/2,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.27

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