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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.14, 3,084.86 and 738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.14, 3,084.86 and 738.99 is: 1,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.14 : 3,084.86 = 738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.14/3,084.86 = 738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.14x = 3,084.86 × 738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.14x = 2,279,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,680.69/2,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.72

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