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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.27, 3,085.61 and 758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.27, 3,085.61 and 758.44 is: 1,137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.27 : 3,085.61 = 758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.27/3,085.61 = 758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.27x = 3,085.61 × 758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.27x = 2,340,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,238.54/2,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.54

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