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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.59, 3,084.95 and 757.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.59, 3,084.95 and 757.75 is: 1,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.59 : 3,084.95 = 757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.59/3,084.95 = 757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.59x = 3,084.95 × 757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.59x = 2,337,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,620.86/2,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.65

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