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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.76, 3,085.20 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.76, 3,085.20 and 758.20 is: 1,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.76 : 3,085.20 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.76/3,085.20 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.76x = 3,085.20 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.76x = 2,339,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,198.64/2,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.32

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