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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.81, 3,085.52 and 758.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.81, 3,085.52 and 758.17 is: 1,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.81 : 3,085.52 = 758.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.81/3,085.52 = 758.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.81x = 3,085.52 × 758.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.81x = 2,339,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,348.70/2,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.37

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