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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.10, 3,085.59 and 740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.10, 3,085.59 and 740.85 is: 1,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.10 : 3,085.59 = 740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.10/3,085.59 = 740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.10x = 3,085.59 × 740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.10x = 2,285,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,950.56/2,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.25

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