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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.33, 3,086.24 and 740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.33, 3,086.24 and 740.88 is: 1,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.33 : 3,086.24 = 740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.33/3,086.24 = 740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.33x = 3,086.24 × 740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.33x = 2,286,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,529.79/2,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.41

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