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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.15, 3,084.36 and 740.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.15, 3,084.36 and 740.17 is: 1,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.15 : 3,084.36 = 740.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.15/3,084.36 = 740.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.15x = 3,084.36 × 740.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.15x = 2,282,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,931.62/2,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.30

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