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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.66, 3,084.64 and 740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.66, 3,084.64 and 740.14 is: 1,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.66 : 3,084.64 = 740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.66/3,084.64 = 740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.66x = 3,084.64 × 740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.66x = 2,283,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,065.45/2,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.08

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