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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056, 3,083.70 and 757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056, 3,083.70 and 757.24 is: 1,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056 : 3,083.70 = 757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056/3,083.70 = 757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056x = 3,083.70 × 757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056x = 2,335,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,100.99/2,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.75

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