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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.36, 3,086.52 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.36, 3,086.52 and 758.72 is: 1,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.36 : 3,086.52 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.36/3,086.52 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.36x = 3,086.52 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.36x = 2,341,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,804.45/2,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.26

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