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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.04, 3,086.88 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.04, 3,086.88 and 758.52 is: 1,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.04 : 3,086.88 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.04/3,086.88 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.04x = 3,086.88 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.04x = 2,341,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,460.22/2,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.27

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