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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057, 3,086.84 and 758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057, 3,086.84 and 758.48 is: 1,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057 : 3,086.84 = 758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057/3,086.84 = 758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057x = 3,086.84 × 758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057x = 2,341,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,306.40/2,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.21

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