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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.76, 3,085.24 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.76, 3,085.24 and 758.52 is: 1,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.76 : 3,085.24 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.76/3,085.24 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.76x = 3,085.24 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.76x = 2,340,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,216.24/2,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.26

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