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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.14, 3,085.02 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.14, 3,085.02 and 758.52 is: 1,138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.14 : 3,085.02 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.14/3,085.02 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.14x = 3,085.02 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.14x = 2,340,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,049.37/2,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.08

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