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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.54, 3,085.95 and 741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.54, 3,085.95 and 741.02 is: 1,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.54 : 3,085.95 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.54/3,085.95 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.54x = 3,085.95 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.54x = 2,286,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,758.38/2,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.41

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