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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.07, 3,084.12 and 739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.07, 3,084.12 and 739.78 is: 1,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.07 : 3,084.12 = 739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.07/3,084.12 = 739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.07x = 3,084.12 × 739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.07x = 2,281,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,562.58/2,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.67

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