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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.32, 3,084.84 and 757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.32, 3,084.84 and 757.80 is: 1,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.32 : 3,084.84 = 757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.32/3,084.84 = 757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.32x = 3,084.84 × 757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.32x = 2,337,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,691.75/2,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.83

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