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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.98, 3,085.32 and 757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.98, 3,085.32 and 757.46 is: 1,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.98 : 3,085.32 = 757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.98/3,085.32 = 757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.98x = 3,085.32 × 757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.98x = 2,337,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,006.49/2,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.69

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