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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.08, 3,085.67 and 740.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.08, 3,085.67 and 740.92 is: 1,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.08 : 3,085.67 = 740.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.08/3,085.67 = 740.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.08x = 3,085.67 × 740.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.08x = 2,286,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,234.62/2,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.40

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