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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.33, 3,082.65 and 757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.33, 3,082.65 and 757.49 is: 1,135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.33 : 3,082.65 = 757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.33/3,082.65 = 757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.33x = 3,082.65 × 757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.33x = 2,335,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,076.55/2,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.56

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