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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.78, 3,085.40 and 758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.78, 3,085.40 and 758.90 is: 1,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.78 : 3,085.40 = 758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.78/3,085.40 = 758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.78x = 3,085.40 × 758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.78x = 2,341,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,510.06/2,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.88

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