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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.50, 3,085.14 and 758.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.50, 3,085.14 and 758.07 is: 1,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.50 : 3,085.14 = 758.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.50/3,085.14 = 758.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.50x = 3,085.14 × 758.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.50x = 2,338,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,752.08/2,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.25

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