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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.12, 3,082.62 and 757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.12, 3,082.62 and 757.36 is: 1,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.12 : 3,082.62 = 757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.12/3,082.62 = 757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.12x = 3,082.62 × 757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.12x = 2,334,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,653.08/2,056.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.47

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