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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.31, 3,086.26 and 758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.31, 3,086.26 and 758.69 is: 1,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.31 : 3,086.26 = 758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.31/3,086.26 = 758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.31x = 3,086.26 × 758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.31x = 2,341,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,497.27/2,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.14

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