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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.82, 3,085.29 and 758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.82, 3,085.29 and 758.94 is: 1,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.82 : 3,085.29 = 758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.82/3,085.29 = 758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.82x = 3,085.29 × 758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.82x = 2,341,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,549.99/2,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.88

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