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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.45, 3,087.45 and 758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.45, 3,087.45 and 758.88 is: 1,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.45 : 3,087.45 = 758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.45/3,087.45 = 758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.45x = 3,087.45 × 758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.45x = 2,343,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,004.06/2,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.79

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