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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.84, 3,087.30 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.84, 3,087.30 and 759.44 is: 1,139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.84 : 3,087.30 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.84/3,087.30 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.84x = 3,087.30 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.84x = 2,344,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,619.11/2,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.36

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