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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.66, 3,082.38 and 756.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.66, 3,082.38 and 756.70 is: 1,134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.66 : 3,082.38 = 756.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.66/3,082.38 = 756.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.66x = 3,082.38 × 756.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.66x = 2,332,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,436.95/2,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.09

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