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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.94, 3,086.78 and 758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.94, 3,086.78 and 758.40 is: 1,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.94 : 3,086.78 = 758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.94/3,086.78 = 758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.94x = 3,086.78 × 758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.94x = 2,341,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,010.16/2,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.11

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